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Nuclear Reactors are based on which of the following phenomenon?

A. Magnetic confinement of Plasma

B. Nuclear Fusion

C. Controlled Nuclear Fission

D. None of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Nuclear Reactors uses Controlled Nuclear Fission to generate electricity. A nuclear reactor splits the atoms of nuclear fuel (eg. uranium) to generate energy to turn water into steam to drive turbine generators.

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