Question

What is nuclear energy Name the process used for producing electricity using the nuclear energy?

Answer 1

Nuclear energy is the energy released in nuclear fission and nuclear fusion reactions. In nuclear fission and fusion, there is a loss of mass and due to the loss in mass, energy is released. The energy so released is called the nuclear energy.

The process used for producing electricity using the nuclear energy is called nuclear fission, 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. Because nuclear power plants do not burn fuel, they do not produce greenhouse gas emissions.