there is no such thing as a "gas-powered induction stove." Induction stoves are entirely different from gas stoves in terms of how they work.
An induction stove relies on electromagnetic induction to heat cookware directly, while gas stoves use an open flame to heat the cookware. Here's how an induction stove works:
Electromagnetic Induction: An induction stove has a coil of copper wire underneath its ceramic surface. When an electric current flows through this coil, it generates an oscillating magnetic field.
Cookware Interaction: To use an induction stove, you need to place an induction-compatible pot or pan on the ceramic surface. The magnetic field generated by the coil induces electrical currents within the base of the cookware.
Heating Process: The electrical currents within the cookware's base create resistance, and this resistance generates heat. The heat is then transferred to the food inside the cookware, effectively cooking the contents.
Instant Heating and Precise Control: One of the advantages of induction stoves is their ability to heat cookware rapidly and provide precise control over temperature settings. When you adjust the heat level on the stove, the changes are almost instantaneous, similar to gas stoves.
Regarding your second question, an induction stove needs to be plugged into an electrical outlet to function. The induction process relies on electricity to generate the magnetic field, so without a power source, the stove cannot work, even if there's natural gas available nearby.
If you're interested in using natural gas for cooking, you would need a traditional gas stove that is designed to burn natural gas and is connected to a gas supply line. Gas stoves use the heat from burning gas to cook food, whereas induction stoves use electromagnetic induction powered by electricity.