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What fossil fuel is predominately used in the US to generate electricity?
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∙ 12y ago
Coal is still primarily used in the US to generate power (~47% of all electricity generated), however natural gas is being used increasingly to generate electricity (~20% of all electrical generation).
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Which fossil fuel is used to generate electricity?
All fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are used to generate electricity.
Why do you need coal to generate electricity?
because it an fossil fuel
How fossil fuel are used to generate electricity?
Fossil fuels are burned to spin a generator which in turn produces electricity.
What fossil fuel is used to generate most of the world's electricity?
Coal
Is wind a fossil energy?
Sort of.Wind turbines generate electricity,wich is a fossil fuel.
What fossil fuel is used the most to generate electricity?
Oil is now used the most
What can Fossil Fuel and Natural Gas power?
Virtually anything. Fossil fuels generate electricity which can power most any modern devices.
Does fossil fuel generate electricity?
The heat from coal turns water into steam. It is the steam that turns generator turbine blades to create electricity.
What are three types of fossil fuels used in Texas to generate electricity?
Coal, fuel oil and natural gas.
How much electricity does fossil fuel generate each year?
i do not now so thats why i am asking and i think its your mum
How does the telephone add to global warming?
Anything powered by electricity usually relies on the burning of fossil fuel to generate that power. Burning fossil fuel is the primary cause of global warming.
Describe how fossil fuel is used to generate electricity?
Fossil fuel is ignited, the heat boils water, the expansion of the water as steam drives a turbine, the turbine drives an electric generator.
