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Which process is used to generate energy in nuclear power plants?

a. Nuclear fusion
b. Peatification
c. Convection
d. Nuclear fission

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Answer:

a. Nuclear fusion

Step-by-step explanation:

Penn Foster/JMHS

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Answer:

D. Nuclear Fission

Step-by-step explanation:

Nuclear energy originates from the splitting of uranium atoms – a process called fission. This generates heat to produce steam, which is used by a turbine generator to generate electricity.

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