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How is heat used to generate energy? please explain how heat is used to generate energy to me

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Heat IS a form of energy. It can be converted to mechanical, electrical or chemical energy in any number of ways.

For example, Heat can power a steam engine which can, in turn, power an electrical generator. 100% 1 Vote

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  • Heat is used to boil water which has steam that forces a turbine round (this turbine is where the electricity is generated) and the steam is cooled and re-condensed back into the boiling water again. This is the principle behind thermal power plants. 0% 0 Votes
  • heat is a source of friction. which cause the movement and transfer of electrons which creates energy. 0% 0 Votes
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