Which shows the correct order of steps when using natural gas to generate electricity?

A. Energy is converted → gas is burned → boiling water makes steam → steam turns turbines

B. Gas is burned → boiling water makes steam → steam turns turbines → energy is converted

C. Boiling water makes steam → steam turns turbines → energy is converted → gas is burned

D. Steam turns turbines → gas is burned → energy is converted → boiling water makes steam

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Deandre Vaughan

Biology

22 August, 22:51

Which shows the correct order of steps when using natural gas to generate electricity?

A. Energy is converted → gas is burned → boiling water makes steam → steam turns turbines

B. Gas is burned → boiling water makes steam → steam turns turbines → energy is converted

C. Boiling water makes steam → steam turns turbines → energy is converted → gas is burned

D. Steam turns turbines → gas is burned → energy is converted → boiling water makes steam

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Bo Porter · Answer 1

The correct answer is B.

In the first step, gas is burned, creating thermal energy that takes the temperature of the water to the boiling level. When water reaches the boiling temperature, it evaporates, creating steam that moves upwards and turns the turbines. The turning of the turbines generates electricity which presents a conversion of energy from mechanical to electrical.