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They are burned to create energy like electricity.

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Is it true that coal and natural gas are the main fossil fuels used in nuclear power stations?

Fossil fuels are not used in nuclear power stations. Nuclear fuel is used (uranium)


What are two ways fossil fuels are used?

Coal is used in power stations to generate electricity.Oil is used to power cars, trucks and most kinds of vehicles.


Which fuel do you use the most of in power stations in the UK?

Them most commonly used fuels in UK power stations are fossil fuels like coal, natural gas, and oil. Nuclear fuels like plutonium and uranium are sometimes used as well.


Where can fossil fuels be used?

Fossil fuels are used in thermal power stations for production of electricity. They are used as automobile fuels i.e petroleum. They are used in factories and industries as power source like in Iron or Steel industries.


What are fossil fuels used for?

Fossil fuels are used to generate electricity in our homes and for to power our automobiles and other vehicles and power tools.


What fossil fuels are used in power plants?

All fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are used in power plants.


What liquid do power stations burn?

Power stations typically burn fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas, or oil to generate electricity. The burning of these fuels produces heat, which is used to produce steam that drives turbines connected to generators to produce electricity.


Why is fossil fuel burned in a power station?

Fossil fuels are burned in power stations because they are a concentrated source of energy that can be easily converted into electricity. The combustion of fossil fuels releases heat energy, which is used to boil water and produce steam that drives turbines connected to generators, generating electricity.


How can fossil fuels be used as an energy source?

fossil fuels can be used as an energy source to power all vehicles and most machinery


Why is solar power not used as much as fossil fuels?

They have been the most efficient energy source available


What is the same between wind power and fossil fuel?

Both wind power and fossil fuels are used to generate electricity. Additionally, they both have the potential to impact the environment, although wind power is considered cleaner and more sustainable compared to fossil fuels.


How do you harness the power of fossil fuels?

Combustion releases the energy in fossil fuels as heat. Other methods can be used, depending on the circumstances.