Question

What is the sequence of energy transformations that occur in a nuclear reactor?
nuclear energy Right arrow. mechanical energy Right arrow. thermal energy Right arrow. electrical energy
nuclear energy Right arrow. thermal energy Right arrow. mechanical energy Right arrow. electrical energy
thermal energy Right arrow. nuclear energy Right arrow. mechanical energy Right arrow. electrical energy
electrical energy Right arrow. thermal energy Right arrow. mechanical energy Right arrow. nuclear energy

Answer 1

Correct sequence:
nuclear energy → thermal energy → mechanical energy → electrical energy

Explanation: nuclear fission releases nuclear (binding) energy as heat, the heat produces steam (thermal energy), the steam drives a turbine (mechanical energy), and the turbine turns a generator to produce electricity (electrical energy).