O-LevelPhysicsEnergy & Work5054/12 · May/June 2017 · Q171 Mark

In a coal-fired power station, the coal is burnt and thermal energy (heat) is produced. The thermal energy is used to produce electrical energy. In which order does the energy pass through parts of the power station?

Aboiler → generator → turbine

Bboiler → turbine → generator

Cturbine → boiler → generator

Dturbine → generator → boiler

✓ Correct answer

B: boiler → turbine → generator

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Topic: Energy & Work, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, May/June 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 17.

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