Question

Sort the following steps to explain the process of production of electricity in nuclear power plants.

• A. Altering structure of atom
• B. Heat energy produced
• C. Boil water to create steam
• D. Steam moves turbines
• E. Turbine connected to electricity generator

Answer 1

Nuclear energy is obtained from atoms of radioactive elements like uranium and thorium. This energy is harnessed by altering the structure of atoms that produce a high amount of heat energy. This is used to boil water to create steam. Steam in turn forces the turbines to spin. This turbine is connected to a generator that generates electricity in a power plant. This energy is also known as Atomic Energy.