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The primary means of producing electricity from heat involves heating water until it becomes steam, this steam is kept under pressure so that its volume remains the same while it continues to gain the energy from the heat. Once the steam has absorbed as much energy as we can give it, we allow it to expand into pipes, releasing the energy we put in as it does. That heat energy is transfered to rotational motion as the steam expands and pushes the blades of a turbine. The axle of the turbine is in turn connected to a generator which turns rotational motion into electricity. weather the heat is generated by nuclear reactions, coal, or whatever else you like is irrelevant.

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What is an good conductor to heat and electricity?

Copper is an excellent conductor of both heat and electricity due to its high thermal and electrical conductivity properties. It is widely used in electrical wiring and plumbing systems because of its ability to efficiently transfer heat and electrical energy.


Is sliver a conductor or insulator?

Silver is a very good conductor of electricity due to its high electrical conductivity. It is commonly used in electrical wires and circuits for this reason.


Is mercury a better conductor of heat than glass?

No, it is not. The best thermal conductor among the metals is silver, and it is the best electrical conductor as well. There is a general "rule" in the natural world that thermal and electrical conductivity are proportionate among metals; they "track" together. If a metal is a better thermal conductor than another metal, it will be a better electrical conductor as well. It should be noted that the best thermal conductor of all known materials is the allotrope of carbon we call diamond. Interestingly, diamond is an electrical insulator.


What changes electrical energy into heat?

Resistance in a material converts electrical energy into heat. When current flows through a material with resistance, the electrons collide with atoms in the material, causing them to release energy in the form of heat. This process is known as Joule heating.


Is aluminium foil a Conductor or an Insulator?

Aluminium foil is a conductor of electricity. Due to its metallic properties, it allows electrical currents to flow through it easily.

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What is an good conductor to heat and electricity?

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Is copper a bad heat conductor?

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Is glass a poor conductor?

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Which material is a electrical insulator but a good conductor of heat?

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Is sliver a conductor or insulator?

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Is sulfur a poor conductor of energy?

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