Question

Which source of energy is used in a nuclear power station to generate electrical energy?

• A. Different types of atom regrouping
• B. Heavy nuclei splitting
• C. Radioactive isotopes decaying
• D. Radioactive atoms emitting $\beta$-particles

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Heavy nuclei splitting

A nuclear reactor produces and controls the release of energy from splitting the heavy nucleus of uranium. Uranium-fuelled nuclear power is a clean and efficient way of boiling water to make steam which drives turbine generators. Except for the reactor itself, a nuclear power station works like most coal or gas-fired power stations.