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Nuclear energy a) (i) Complete the sentence by putting a cross (X) in the box next to your answer - Edexcel - GCSE Physics - Question 1 - 2017 - Paper 1
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Nuclear energy a) (i) Complete the sentence by putting a cross (X) in the box next to your answer. In a nuclear power station, thermal energy is transferred into e... show full transcript
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Complete the sentence by putting a cross (X) in the box next to your answer.
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The correct answer is A: a turbine and a generator. In a nuclear power station, the thermal energy generated from nuclear fission heats water to produce steam. This steam then drives a turbine connected to a generator, converting thermal energy into electrical energy.