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In a nuclear power plant, which process releases the energy used to generate high-temperature steam?
ACombustion of natural gas
BFalling of stored water
CFission of uranium nuclei
DStriking of sunlight on cells
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Fission of uranium nuclei
1. In a nuclear power plant, a steam turbine still drives the generator.
2. The energy to make the steam comes from fission of nuclei of atoms like uranium or plutonium.
3. Combustion (option A) is used in gas plants, not nuclear plants, ruling it out.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 5 "Towards Green Energy", p.59_
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