Question

how does a nuclear reactor work

Answer 1

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Answer 2

How does a nuclear reactor work? Nuclear reactors are, fundamentally, large kettles, which are used to heat water to produce enormous amounts of low-carbon electricity. They come in different sizes and shapes, and can be powered by a variety of different fuels.

Answer 3

My sources is https://www.world-nuclear.org/nuclear-essentials/how-does-a-nuclear-reactor-work.aspx

Answer 4

A nuclear reactor is driven by the splitting of atoms, a process called fission, where a particle (a ‘neutron’) is fired at an atom, which then fissions into two smaller atoms and some additional neutrons. Some of the neutrons that are released then hit other atoms, causing them to fission too and release more neutrons. This is called a chain reaction.The fissioning of atoms in the chain reaction also releases a large amount of energy as heat. The generated heat is removed from the reactor by a circulating fluid, typically water. This heat can then be used to generate steam, which drives turbines for electricity production. In order to ensure the nuclear reaction takes place at the right speed, reactors have systems that accelerate, slow or shut down the nuclear reaction, and the heat it produces. This is normally done with control rods, which typically are made out of neutron-absorbing materials such as silver and boron.

Answer 5

so in a way it heats uranium or plutonium

Answer 6

Same source

Answer 7

Yes

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Np.

Answer 10

Big Boom Boom

Answer 11

please do not comment on this post it is already been answered., Thank you 🙏.

Answer 12

Heated by nuclear fission and then pumped into tubes inside a heat exchanger.