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Which of the following types of power does not use a turbine to generate electricity?A.NuclearB.SolarC.CoalD.Wind

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The type of power that does not use a turbine to generate electricity from the given options is B. Solar.

Here's why:

A. Nuclear - Nuclear power plants generate electricity by using the heat from nuclear fission to produce steam which spins a turbine connected to a generator.

B. Solar - Solar power generates electricity directly from sunlight through photovoltaic cells without the need for a turbine.

C. Coal - Coal power plants burn coal to heat water and produce steam. This steam is used to spin a turbine which is connected to a generator.

D. Wind - Wind power uses the kinetic energy from the wind to spin a turbine which is connected to a generator.

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