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Energy from fossil fuels is extracted in power plants.

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Solution

The correct option is A thermal
Energy is extracted from fossil fuels in thermal power plants. Here, the fuels are burnt to convert water to high pressure steam. The kinetic energy of steam is then used to rotate the blades of turbines and generate electricity using dynamo / generator.

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