Why Are Gas Turbines More Efficient at Generating Electricity Than

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why are gas turbines more efficient at generating electricity than steam turbines?

• A)Gas is combustible, but steam is not.
• B)Electricity conducts better through the gas exhausts, which are ionized.
• C)Water has a relatively high specific heat capacity.
• D)Their hot combustion products provide more energy to turn the turbine.

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