The Inevitable Energy Lost as Heat in the Generation of Electrical

question 105

Multiple Choice

The inevitable energy lost as heat in the generation of electrical energy in the most efficient fossil fuel based power plant is a result of

• A)the first law of thermodynamics.
• B)the second law of thermodynamics.
• C)a poor understanding of energy conversion.
• D)designed inefficiencies to increase costs to the consumer.

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