Inside a gas turbine, hot gases are produced in the ______ and are directed toward the turbine blades, causing the rotor to move.

a. fuel line
b. combustion chamber
c. stage
d. compressor


a. Incorrect. Inside the combustion chamber, fuel and air are ignited. This ignition produces expanding combustion gases that drive the turbine.
b. Correct. Inside the combustion chamber, fuel and air are ignited. This ignition produces expanding combustion gases that drive the turbine.
c. Incorrect. Inside the combustion chamber, fuel and air are ignited. This ignition produces expanding combustion gases that drive the turbine.
d. Incorrect. Inside the combustion chamber, fuel and air are ignited. This ignition produces expanding combustion gases that drive the turbine.

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