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What is the significance of word 'thermal' in thermal power generation?

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Fuel is burnt and heat is produced.
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Fuel is burnt and then heat is absorbed.
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Thermal refers to thermometer.
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All of the above.
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Solution

The correct option is A Fuel is burnt and heat is produced.
In thermal power plant the fuel is burnt and then heat is produced. This heat produced is then used as a source of energy which is converted into electric energy through several steps.

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