Water behind a dam has a certain amount of stored energy that can be released as the water falls over the top of the dam.It may be enough energy to turn a mill wheel or an electricity-generating turbine.Choose the term that best describes the type of energy stored in the water at the top of the dam.

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The type of energy stored in the water at the top of the dam is potential energy. This is because the water has the potential to do work (turn a mill wheel or turbine) as it falls from a higher to a lower height due to the force of gravity. Chemical energy refers to the energy stored in molecules which can be released during a chemical reaction. Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves such as light or heat. Kinetic energy refers to the energy of motion.

Water Behind a Dam Has a Certain Amount of Stored