Which of the Following Parts of a Typical Nuclear Power

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following parts of a typical nuclear power plant is incorrectly matched with its function?

• A)reactor core: where fission occurs
• B)steam generator: heats liquid water from energy produced by nuclear fission
• C)combustion engine: enrichment of uranium ore
• D)turbine: uses steam to generate electricity
• E)condenser: cools the steam converting it back to liquid

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