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What happens to the heat that is produced from fission reactions that occur in nuclear power plants?

a. It is used to turn water into steam.
b. It is used to heat local buildings.
c. It is a waste product and is not used.
d. It is used to power nuclear fusion reactions

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I just took the test its A

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Answer:

a. It is used to turn water into steam.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nuclear fission occurs when an atom splits. Therefore, a nuclear plant provides power to buildings through a process in which the heat generated by the reactor core produces steam. As a result, such steam turns a turbine, which finally powers a generator.

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