Water wheels convert the kinetic energy of moving water into which form? a. potential energy b. chemical energy c. gravitational energy d. mechanical energy

the answer is mechanical energy

Explanation:

A water wheel converts the kinetic energy of moving or falling water into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is used for powering the mill.Water wheels have wooden or metal wheels that have buckets or blades attached around them. They are placed in a river or lake. The force of the water rotates the wheel. As the wheel moves, it turns an axle attached horizontally to the wheel. The axle in turn moves the system of gears that operate the functioning of mills. Waterwheels were used for preparing fiber and crushing ore.