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Water stored in a dam possesses...

Water stored in a dam possesses

A

no energy

B

electrical energy

C

kinetic energy

D

potential energy

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The correct Answer is:
D
Water stored in a dam is at a height (h) from the ground level and its potential energy is given by, PE= mgh.
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