# A coal-fired power station burns coal to generate electricity. Explain how burning coal eventually leads to electricity being produced.

> Eduqas GCSE Physics — 1.2 Generating electricity · Explain · 4 marks

> Coal is a non-renewable energy resource used in many power stations to generate electricity.

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Burning coal releases thermal (heat) energy / heats water to produce steam
2. Steam (or hot gas) is used to spin / drive a turbine
3. The turbine is connected to / drives a generator
4. The generator produces / outputs electricity

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