When coal is burned in a power plant, only 3% of the energy in the coal is

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When coal is burned in a power plant, only 3% of the energy in the coal is converted into light in a light bulb. What happens to the other 97% of the energy? Explain your answer using the laws of thermodynamics.

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Environment

ISBN: 978-1118875827

9th edition

Authors: Peter H. Raven, David M. Hassenzahl, Mary Catherine Hager, Nancy Y. Gift, Linda R. Berg

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