Which energy transformation occurs in the core of a nuclear reactor?

A. nuclear energy to mechanical energy

B. nuclear energy to thermal energy

C. thermal energy to nuclear energy

D. mechanical energy to nuclear energy

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Dorian Horne

27 June, 09:07

Which energy transformation occurs in the core of a nuclear reactor?

A. nuclear energy to mechanical energy

B. nuclear energy to thermal energy

C. thermal energy to nuclear energy

D. mechanical energy to nuclear energy

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Shiloh Rollins · Answer 1

The correct answer among the choices given is option B. The energy transformation that occurs in the core of a nuclear reactor is from nuclear energy to thermal energy. In a power plant nuclear fission which involves nuclear energy to heat up water around it. This part is the core of the process.

Which energy transformation occurs in the core of a nuclear reactor?A. nuclear energy to mechanical energyB. nuclear energy to thermal energyC. thermal energy to nuclear energyD. mechanical energy to nuclear energy

Which energy transformation occurs in the core of a nuclear reactor?

A. nuclear energy to mechanical energy

B. nuclear energy to thermal energy

C. thermal energy to nuclear energy

D. mechanical energy to nuclear energy