How does nuclear powerplant generates electricity?

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How does nuclear powerplant generates electricity?

2007-03-04 18:59:58 · 2 answers · asked by gemini 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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The nuclear reaction generates heat, which is used to make steam which then runs a turbine which drives a generator. Basically, it is no different from a gas or coal powerplant, except for the source of the heat.

2007-03-04 19:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Steam generators ( the nuclear fuel acts as the heat source ).

2007-03-05 03:09:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋