Question

Which method is used to produce electricity in thermal power plant?

• A. By heating chargeable cells.
• B. By boiling water to produce steam.
• C. By pushing pistons by heat energy.
• D. Any of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

By boiling water to produce steam.

The correct option is B.

Explanation for correct option.

1. Fuels like coal and other substances are burned to generate steam at high temperature and pressure.
2. The steam is then used to rotate the impeller of turbine and this is how electricity is generated

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option A and C:

The other options in this question are not used to generate electricity in case of thermal power plant.

Final answer: Boiling water to produce steam is used to produce electricity in thermal power plant.