Through which process does power generation takes place in thermal power plants?

Coal burnt - water converted to steam - turbine rotates - electricity produced

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Wind blows - wind converted to steam - turbine rotates - electricity produced

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Two nuclei combine - steam is formed - turbine rotates - electricity produced

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None of these.

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The correct option is A Coal burnt - water converted to steam - turbine rotates - electricity produced
In thermal power plants, the fuel is burnt to produce heat energy. This heat energy is then converted into electrical energy.

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