How is the heat generated by the reactor core of a nuclear power plant used to provide power to buildings?

a.

It is used directly to heat homes and offices.

b.

It generates steam, which turns a turbine, powering a generator.

c.

It generates steam, which is then condensed back to water. This process produces energy.

d.

All of the above

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Maxim Wagner

Biology

19 February, 18:50

How is the heat generated by the reactor core of a nuclear power plant used to provide power to buildings?

a.

It is used directly to heat homes and offices.

b.

It generates steam, which turns a turbine, powering a generator.

c.

It generates steam, which is then condensed back to water. This process produces energy.

d.

All of the above

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Ariana Shea · Answer 1

It generates steam, which turns a turbine, powering a generator and this is how the heat generated by the reactor core of a nuclear power plant is used to provide power to buildings. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "b". This way electricity is provided to homes.

Zachery Booth · Answer 2

The correct option is B.

Nuclear plant is one of the sources of energy that is used in America today. Nuclear electricity is generated by using either of two types of reactors; the research reactors or the naval reactors. A nuclear reactor produces and at the same time controls energy released. The energy released is used to produce steam, which generate electricity.