nuclear energy

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What is the primary fuel used in nuclear power plants?

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Uranium

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How much energy does one Uranium pellet produce compared to coal?

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One ton of coal

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What percentage of the world's energy needs is produced by nuclear power?

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10%

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What is the function of a steam turbine in a power plant?

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To convert steam energy into mechanical energy.

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What process generates heat in a nuclear power plant?

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Nuclear fission

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What is the main difference between nuclear power plants and other power plants?

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Nuclear power plants use Uranium to create heat.

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What is produced as a result of nuclear fission?

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Heat and neutrons.

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What is the role of water in a nuclear power plant?

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To absorb heat and produce steam.

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What do turbines do in a nuclear power plant?

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They convert steam energy into electricity.

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What is the size of a typical Uranium pellet used in nuclear power?

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1/2 inch long.