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What is the overall energy transformation in a coal-fired power plant?

electrical to chemical
chemical to electrical
nuclear to radiant
radiant to nuclear

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The correct answer should be chemical to electrical

As coal burns it creates steam and steam powers the turbines and turbines are used to create electrical energy.
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The correct answer is CHEMICAL TO ELECTRICAL.

In coal fire plants, coals are utilized to produce electricity. The process that occur in coal fire plant involves the burning of coal in boilers to produce steam. The steam, which is produce under great pressure is then moved into a turbine, which spins a generator that produce electricity. Thus, the energy conversion involved in the process is CHEMICAL TO ELECTRICAL.

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