Which of the following element is used in a nuclear power plant for producing atomic energy?

Sodium

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Calcium

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Uranium

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Mercury

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Solution

The correct option is C Uranium
Atomic energy is released when a heavy nucleus breaks down into smaller lighter nucleus. Uranium has a heavy nucleus, which produces lots of energy when it splits into lighter nucleus. This energy is used to produce electricity.

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