What is the narrow passageway where water is channeled in a hydroelectric system called?
A) Tailrace
B) Penstock
C) Fission
D) Turbine
Answer: B
Explanation: A) Incorrect. A tailrace is the outtake of water in a hydroelectric system.
B) Correct. A penstock is the narrow passageway where water is channeled in a hydroelectric system.
C) Incorrect. Fission is the process of splitting the nucleus, the positively charged central part of an atom, which results in the release of large amounts of energy.
D) Incorrect. A turbine is a machine used for producing power.
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