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- By building a dam across a large river it is possible to create a huge store of potential energy, which can be tapped when needed by allowing the water to fall through the dam.

- Falling water has energy which can be harnessed using a hydroelectric power plant.

- This energy is usually harnessed using turbines, which are driven by falling water.

- Water-driven turbines can power generators to make electricity.

- Falling water is a renewable source of energy.

 
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