Question

How is the heat generated by the reactor core of a nuclear power plant used to provide power to buildings?
a.
It is used directly to heat homes and offices.
b.
It generates steam, which turns a turbine, powering a generator.
c.
It generates steam, which is then condensed back to water. This process produces energy.
d.
All of the above

Answer 1

b.

The reactor's heat is used to make steam that drives a turbine connected to an electrical generator. (Some reactors also supply district heat directly in a few places, but the standard way to produce electricity is the steam–turbine/generator cycle.)