Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur - Physics

Book: Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur - Physics

Chapter: 3. Sources of Energy

Subject: Physics - Class 10th

Q. No. 16 of Short Answer Type Questions-Pg-131

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Explain the principle of working of a thermal power plant. Draw a labeled diagram to illustrate your answer.

In a thermal power plant, the heat that is generated by combustion of coal is used to boil water to form steam. Then, the steam, being at high temperature and pressure, rotates the turbine and its shaft, which drives the generator to produce electricity.

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Chapter Exercises

Very Short Answer Type Questions-Pg-121
Very Short Answer Type Questions-Pg-130
Very Short Answer Type Questions-Pg-140
Very Short Answer Type Questions-Pg-148
Very Short Answer Type Questions-Pg-156
Very Short Answer Type Questions-Pg-161
Short Answer Type Questions-Pg-122
Short Answer Type Questions-Pg-131
Short Answer Type Questions-Pg-140
Short Answer Type Questions-Pg-148
Short Answer Type Questions-Pg-157
Short Answer Type Questions-Pg-161
Questions Based on High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)-Pg-123
Questions Based on High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)-Pg-132
Questions Based on High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)-Pg-142
Questions Based on High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)-Pg-150
Questions Based on High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)-Pg-159
Long Answer Type Questions-Pg-122
Long Answer Type Questions-Pg-131
Long Answer Type Questions-Pg-141
Long Answer Type Questions-Pg-149
Long Answer Type Questions-Pg-157
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)-Pg-122
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)-Pg-131
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)-Pg-141
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)-Pg-149
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)-Pg-158
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)-Pg-161

More Exercise Questions

14

Explain why, natural gas is considered to be a good fuel.
15

What is meant by conventional sources of energy? Write the names of two conventional sources of energy.
16

Explain the principle of working of a thermal power plant. Draw a labeled diagram to illustrate your answer.
17

What is the disadvantage of burning fossil fuels?
18

Write a short note on the pollution caused by burning fossils fuels.
19

What are the various steps which can be taken to control (or reduce) pollution caused by burning fossil fuels?
20

If you could use any sources of energy for heating your food, which one would you use and why?
21

Why is LPG considered a good fuel?
22

Why is LPG considered a better fuel than coal?
23

Why is the leakage of LPG detected easily although it is odorless? State the steps to be taken in case its leakage is detected in the kitchen.