GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

NUCLEAR SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the correct order of energy conversions associated with a power plant that uses nuclear fission reactions?
A
thermal to nuclear to mechanical to electrical
B
thermal to mechanical to nuclear to electrical
C
nuclear to mechanical to electrical to thermal
D
nuclear to thermal to mechanical to electrical
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: 4) nuclear to thermal to mechanical to electrical is the correct answer. This energy conversion with the help of Nuclear fission when Uranium-235 is striked by slow moving neutrons which releases a tremendous amount of heat which is then cooled by coolants i.e. water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Three mutual conversions of energy forms occur at nuclear power plants: nuclear energy is converted into thermal energy, thermal energy is converted into mechanical energy, and mechanical energy is converted into electric energy.

Detailed explanation-3: -So the order that the energy is transferred through nuclear power plant is the fuel rods, the reactor, the boiler, the turbine, and finally the generator.

Detailed explanation-4: -Currently, the only method to convert nuclear technology into electricity is through nuclear fission. In the process, water is heated to create steam. The steam is then converted into mechanical energy that generates electricity.

Detailed explanation-5: -Nuclear reactor creates heat that is used to make steam. The steam turns a turbine connected to an electromagnet, called a generator. The generator produces electricity.

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