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The coal is burned to boil water. The high-pressure steam is passed through
the blades of a turbine, which turns an electric power generator.
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What is an advatage of using coal power over solar power to generate electricity?
coal power can be generated at night
Which is the least sustainable practice?
Using coal to generate electricity. (APEX)
Is coal responsible for most of the electricity generated in the US?
yes
How much of the US's electricity is generated from coal?
Over half but not all of it
Which fossil fuel is responsible for most of the electricity generated in the US?
COAL
How is electricity generated in a power station by using fossil fuels?
Burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) is used to boil water. The steam is used to spin electricity turbines and this generates electricity.
Advantages of using coal to produce electricity?
Coal is abundant and easy to convert into electricity.
How much more electricity does biomass energy generate than coal?
I am pretty sure that LESS electricity is generated with biomass, meaning that its use is not as common as coal.
How steam generates electricity?
Steam generates electricity by spinning turbines located within electromagnetic fields. The steam can be generated by heating water using many types of fuels, such as coal, gas, and oil, or through the heat generated from controlled nuclear reactions.
90 percent of the electricity used in New South wales is generated by burning what?
Coal
How can electricity be generated using wind?
using wind turbines !
What type of energy is used in a dishwasher?
Electricity to run the dishwasher. That electricity can be generated by coal, solar, gas, or hydro power.
