Conventional Source of Energy: Thermal Energy

The video explains thermal energy, its everyday applications, and its role in generating electricity. It details how thermal power plants operate using steam turbines and discusses various sources of thermal energy, including coal, geothermal, and nuclear energy. The video also highlights innovative uses of thermal energy, such as solar-powered thermal plants.

What is another name for heat energy?

• Chemical energy

• Thermal energy

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

How is mechanical motion produced in a railway engine?

• By using solar panels

• By converting water into steam

• By burning gasoline

• By using wind turbines

What is the primary function of a thermal power plant?

• To produce coal

• To store thermal energy

• To convert thermal energy into electricity

• To cool down steam

Why are most coal-powered thermal power plants located near coal mines?

• To reduce transportation costs of coal

• To utilize geothermal energy

• To increase electricity production

• To minimize pollution

What is a key advantage of geothermal energy over coal?

• It is polluting

• It is non-renewable

• It is renewable and non-polluting

• It is more expensive

How is nuclear energy used in thermal power plants?

• By using solar panels

• By performing controlled nuclear reactions

• By harnessing wind energy

• By burning nuclear fuel

In Spain, how is water converted to steam in a thermal power plant?

• Using coal

• Using geothermal energy

• Using solar energy

• Using nuclear reactions