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Electric power plants are the main source of what?
electricity
Does a nuclear power plant produces electricity?
Yes, nuclear power plants produce electric power (electricity).
What are the different types of electricity according to their sources?
Electricity produced from:Fossil power plants (Coal, natural gas, oil fueled power plants)Renewable power plants (solar, wind, biomass, ... )nuclear power plants
How coal is used to make electricity?
Coal is used to generate almost half of all electricity produced in the United States. Besides electric utility companies, industries and businesses with their own power plants use coal to generate electricity. Power plants burn coal to make steam. The steam turns turbines which generate electricity.
What percent of electricity was produced by nuclear power plants?
In the US it is about 20% overall
What is it electric power from water?
It is electricity made under water such as dams and power plants and toys. JK
What is the percent of electric power in America is produced by nuclear power plants?
About 20 percent, or a little less
What is two thirds of the sulfur dioxide that pollutes the air produced by?
Electric power plants
Are electric cars environmental?
To some extent yes they are environmentally friendly. However the electricity that is used to power the car has to come from somewhere. In some cases it is produced by coal or gas fired power plants which are not environmentally friendly.
Is there a device that can change heat into electricity?
Yes. Electric power plants powered by coal, natural gas, and nuclear power use heat to produce electricity.
What is the percentage of the electricity used in the US is produced by hydroelectric power plants?
approximately 20 percent
Which is better gas cars or electric car?
IMO, the natural gas vehicle is far better. Longer range, and uses no gasoline or oil like an electric car and natural gas is an abundant source of fuel. Electric cars have to be recharged. The electricity is produced by either a gasoline engine or form the electric power grid. Allot of the electric power today is produced by coal fired plants. The natural powered car is far superior.
