Question

What kind of energy transformation takes place during power generation during a thermal power station.

Answer 1

1. In a thermal power plant, chemical energy is converted into electric energy.
2. In fact, chemical energy is converted into heat energy and then heat energy into electric energy.
3. Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of a chemical substance.
4. The coal used in power plants contains chemical energy.
5. When the coal burns the chemical energy is converted into heat energy.
6. This heat energy is used to rotate the turban and is converted into electric energy.
7. Hence, in burning coal, the stored chemical energy is converted to electrical energy when it burns.
8. Hence, in a thermal power plant chemical energy is converted into electric energy.