Question

9.7
What are the three basic sources of generating power?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The three basic sources of generating power are (i) Thermal sources like coal (ii) Hydel (Hydro) and wind power (iii) Nuclear power or atomic energy In India, in 2010-11, thermal sources accounted for almost 65% of the power generation capacity.

Answer 2

Answer:

1) Thermal Power : When Power iss generated out of coal, oil or natural gas it ia termed as thermal power. It is the major source of electricity and Account for 67% of total power generation.

2) Hydro-electric Power : When the power is generated from the water of fast flowing rivers or high tides, it is termed as hydro-electric power and is cheapest among all the 3 sources and it has no pollution agent and a renewable sources of energy.

3) Nuclear or atomic Power : When power is generated from the radio active elements like Uranium, Thorium and plutonium, it is termed as nuclear or atomic Power.