In a nuclear power station, which sequence most correctly describes the conversion of nuclear energy into electrical energy?
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In a nuclear power station, which sequence most correctly describes the conversion of nuclear energy into electrical energy?

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Fission fragments emerge with large kinetic energies. Their energy is rapidly transferred to surrounding material and becomes heat in the reactor core. The coolant removes this heat and transfers it to a working fluid or steam-generation system. The expanding steam or working fluid rotates a turbine. The turbine drives an electrical generator. Thus the conversion chain is nuclear energy → thermal energy → mechanical energy → electrical energy. Correct option: A.