Which of the following statements is correct? (select all that apply) a. A hydropower plant includes turbines converting water's mechanical energy into electric energy. O b. In an impounding dam, most of the energy comes from the potential energy. O c. The overall efficiency of the generator - turbine combined can be higher than the efficiency of the turbine. O d. In a run of the river dam, most of the energy comes from the potential energy.

Which of the following statements is correct? (select all that apply) a. A hydropower plant includes turbines converting water's mechanical energy into electric energy. O b. In an impounding dam, most of the energy comes from the potential energy. O c. The overall efficiency of the generator - turbine combined can be higher than the efficiency of the turbine. O d. In a run of the river dam, most of the energy comes from the potential energy.

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