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Sources of Energy — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceSources of Energy2 Marks
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Write anyone way in which a thermal power plant differs from a hydro power plant.
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Answer

Energy generation at Hydroelectric power plant-Electricity is generated using flowing water. The potential energy stored at a height converts to the kinetic energy of the flowing water and it is used to turn the turbine and electrical energy is obtained.
Energy generation at Thermal power plant-Electricity is generated using energy from fossil fuels. The chemical energy of fossil fuels is converted to electrical energy.
The chemical energy of fossil fuels is converted to electrical energy.

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