Explain why energy is wasted in a coal-fired power plant

With no research, i think it is when they burn the coal. They have to put energy in to make the fire.

Coal is a non-renewable source, therefore when it is fired it can no longer be used and the energy becomes potential energy and no longer kinetic.

≅200-130 milions years ago pangea splited in 2 continents

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