Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

The diagram illustrates a hydroelectric power station. The reservoir is connected to the turbines by a pipe with a uniform cross-sectional area. Water moves from X to Y at a constant speed. Which statement about the change in the energy of the water as it travels from X to Y is correct?

  • AIt gains both gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy.
  • BIt loses both elastic potential energy and kinetic energy.
  • CIt loses both elastic potential energy and gravitational potential energy.
  • DIt loses gravitational potential energy and gains elastic potential energy.

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