Question

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

• A. Coal burnt - water converted to steam - turbine rotates - electricity produced
• B. Wind blows - wind converted to steam - turbine rotates - electricity produced
• C. Two nuclei combine - steam is formed - turbine rotates - electricity produced
• D. None of these.

Answer 1

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.