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Energy: Coal power station

Coal powered station process:

  • Large coal chunks are crushed into a fine powder.

  • Coal is transported and is burned to generate steam.

  • Steam pushes turbine blades, causing them to spin.

  • Turbine connected to generator shaft: The generator rotates magnets within wire coils, generating electricity.

  • Electric current is sent through power lines to businesses and homes.

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Energy: Coal power station

Coal powered station process:

  • Large coal chunks are crushed into a fine powder.

  • Coal is transported and is burned to generate steam.

  • Steam pushes turbine blades, causing them to spin.

  • Turbine connected to generator shaft: The generator rotates magnets within wire coils, generating electricity.

  • Electric current is sent through power lines to businesses and homes.

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