Question

Write the energy transformation that takes place in the following :

Thermal power plant

Answer 1

1. In conventional (coal) thermal power plants chemical energy (in coal) is converted into heat energy, which in turn is converted into electrical energy.
2. In a thermal power plant, energy is extracted through coal ignition.
3. So, the chemical energy of coal is used as a fuel in thermal power plants.

Hence, Thermal power plant → Chemical energy → Heat energy → Electrical energy.