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What are the two types of reactors commonly used for electricity production?
What are the two types of reactors commonly used for electricity production?
- Boiling water and pressurized water reactors (correct)
- Solar and wind reactors
- Gas and oil reactors
- Coal and biomass reactors
What converts steam into electricity in a nuclear power plant?
What converts steam into electricity in a nuclear power plant?
- Cooling towers
- Standby liquid control
- Turbines and generators (correct)
- Control rods
Which of the following is NOT a safety feature in a nuclear power plant?
Which of the following is NOT a safety feature in a nuclear power plant?
- Solar panels (correct)
- Backup power from diesel generators
- Control rods
- High pressure coolant injection
What is the purpose of cooling towers and condensers in a nuclear power plant?
What is the purpose of cooling towers and condensers in a nuclear power plant?
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What is the primary waste product of nuclear reactors?
What is the primary waste product of nuclear reactors?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of reactor used for electricity production?
Which of the following is NOT a type of reactor used for electricity production?
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What is the advantage of nuclear power as a source of energy?
What is the advantage of nuclear power as a source of energy?
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Study Notes
- Nuclear reactors contain fuel, nuclear chain reactions, and waste products to produce heat.
- Boiling water and pressurized water reactors are used for steam generation and electricity production.
- Turbines and generators convert steam into electricity.
- Cooling towers and condensers help regulate the temperature of the plant.
- Nuclear power is a consistent and low-polluting source of energy.
- Control rods, standby liquid control, high pressure coolant injection, automatic depressurization, and low pressure coolant injection systems are safety features.
- Diesel generators and batteries provide backup power during emergencies.
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