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Towards Green Energy

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Science

Complete topic list for Towards Green Energy in Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Towards Green Energy

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1. Electromagnetic induction and the generator

  • Most electric power plants work on electromagnetic induction.
  • When the magnetic field around a conductor changes, a potential difference is generated across the conductor.
  • The field around a conductor can be changed by rotating a magnet near a stationary conductor or by moving the conductor near a stationary magnet.
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2. Thermal power plant

  • Coal is used as the fuel in a thermal power plant.
  • Coal burns in a boiler and releases thermal energy.
  • Water in the boiler is heated to produce steam of very high temperature and high pressure.
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3. Nuclear power plant

  • A nuclear power plant also uses a turbine and a generator.
  • Uranium-235 is bombarded with a neutron.
  • Uranium-235 absorbs the neutron and becomes Uranium-236.
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4. Natural gas power plant

  • Natural gas power plants use a compressor, a combustion chamber, a turbine, and a generator.
  • Pressurised air is introduced into the combustion chamber by a compressor.
  • Natural gas burns in the combustion chamber in the presence of air.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Electricity generation and the move toward green energy

Electromagnetic inductionElectric generatorTurbineThermal power plantNuclear power plantNatural gas power plantHydroelectric power plantWind energy system

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What are the important topics in Towards Green Energy for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science?
Towards Green Energy covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Towards Green Energy — Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science?
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