Fundamentals of Electricity Production

A short set of questions that explore the core concepts behind generating electricity.

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Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

  1. 1

    Which device converts kinetic energy of water into electrical energy?

    Question 1
  2. 2

    What is the primary fuel used in a typical coal‑fired power plant?

    Question 2
  3. 3

    Which renewable source relies on the Sun’s heat to produce steam for turbines?

    Question 3
  4. 4

    In a nuclear reactor, which process releases the energy that heats water?

    Question 4
  5. 5

    What component stores electrical energy for short bursts in power grids?

    Question 5
  6. 6

    Which type of turbine is most commonly used in wind farms?

    Question 6
  7. 7

    Which of the following is NOT a method of generating electricity?

    Question 7
  8. 8

    What is the term for electricity generated directly at the point of use, avoiding transmission loss?

    Question 8
  9. 9

    Which gas is most often used in combined‑cycle gas turbines?

    Question 9

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