Question

How does a nuclear power plant produce electricity?

A. Quickly moving neutrons coming out of the reaction create a gas which turns a turbine that produces electricity.

B. Quickly moving neutrons coming out of the reaction are slowed down by water. The water heats up and turns into steam. The steam turns the turbine and produces electricity.

C. Quickly moving neutrons coming out of nuclear reactions are used to turn turbines that produce electricity.

D. Quickly moving neutrons give their kinetic energy to the surrounding water. The water's energy is then used to turn turbines and produce electricity.

Answer 1

The Answer Is B.Quickly moving neutrons coming out of the reaction are slowed down by water. The water heats up and turns into steam. The steam turns the turbine and produces electricity.

Answer 2

The heat released from fission reactions is used to change water into steam. The steam then turns the blades of a turbine to generate energy. The answer will hence be B. Quickly moving neutron coming out of the reaction are slowed down by water. The water heats up and turns into steam. The steam turns the turbine and produces electricity.