What is the primary use of nuclear reactors?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary use of nuclear reactors?
  1. To produce nuclear weapons
  2. To generate electricity
  3. To create isotopes for medical use
  4. To study nuclear physics

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary use of nuclear reactors?
  • Step 1: Understand what a nuclear reactor is. It is a device that uses nuclear reactions to produce energy.
  • Step 2: Learn about nuclear fission. This is the process where the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts, releasing a large amount of energy.
  • Step 3: Know that the energy released from nuclear fission is used to heat water.
  • Step 4: Recognize that the heated water produces steam.
  • Step 5: Understand that the steam turns turbines, which generate electricity.
  • Step 6: Conclude that the primary use of nuclear reactors is to generate electricity through controlled nuclear fission.
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