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How does a nuclear power station make electricity?
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Immense heat is generated by the nuclear reaction that takes place inside the reactor core. This makes pressurised water extremely hot. The water passes to a steam generator, where the heat is used to boil more water to make steam. The steam spins the blades of a turbine, generating electricity. Steam from the turbine passes to a condenser, where it cools and becomes water, which is then recycled. | | A nuclear reactor |
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