Q142
Thermal electricity is generated by using which of these ?
A.
Coal only
B.
Coal and Natural Gas only
C.
Coal, Natural Gas and Petroleum
AnswerD.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Traditional thermal power plants: also called combustion power plants, they operate with energy produced by a steam boiler fueled by coal, natural gas, heating oil, as well as by biomass. The steam activates a turbine which, in turn, drives an alternator to produce electricity.