Question

The main difference between a nuclear power plant and thermal power plant is that

• A. Nuclear power plant is larger and newer
• B. Other plants produce pollution-free power
• C. Heat produced in a nuclear reaction (fission) is used to make steam
• D. Nuclear power plant converts heat into electricity

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Heat produced in a nuclear reaction (fission) is used to make steam

The main difference between a nuclear power plant and thermal power plant is that Nuclear power plant heat developed is used to make steam but in thermal power plant heat is used to convert into electricity.