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What is nuclear power?

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What is nuclear power? 

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Nuclear power is the power that is obtained by the energy released from nuclear fission that is splitting of the nucleus of radioactive minerals like Uranium and Thorium. The energy released from nuclear fission is used to heat water, the steam released from it is used to rotate a turbine that generates electricity. 

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Chapter 12: Non-Conventional Sources of Energy - EXERCISES [Page 162]

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Morning Star Total Geography Volume 1 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 12 Non-Conventional Sources of Energy
EXERCISES | Q II. 5. (a) | Page 162
NCERT Geography India People and Economy [English] Class 12
Chapter 5 Mineral and Energy Resources
Exercise | Q 2. (ii) (a) | Page 65
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