How does a nuclear power plant generate electricity?

Basically, radioactive fuel, such as uranium is loaded into a reactor. Heat is generated by atoms splitting apart and generating heat energy; a chain reaction causes other atoms to split and generate more heat. Control rods are used to control the speed of the reaction. Water collects the heat energy and releases it to cooler water in a heat exchanger. The water is turned into steam, which turns a turbine that is connected to an electricity generator. The generator produces electricity which provides energy for homes, business, etc.

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