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Physics

How nuclear power works

You'll explain how splitting atoms produces electricity and why nuclear plants look and behave differently from coal or gas.

45 minLevels
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Lessons

1 · 3-minute lesson3 min

Understand that nuclear power plants are steam engines fueled by splitting atoms.

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