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Controlled and Uncontrolled Nuclear Reaction

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The energy released by nuclear fission is used to

A

produce steam and generate electricity

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B

produce another nuclear fission reaction

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C

decompose uranium

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D

none of these

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Solution

The correct option is A
produce steam and generate electricity

In nuclear fission heat is released which is used to produce steam which has more kinetic energy so is used to rotate the turbine and generate electricity.

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