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1. Nuclear fission
nucleus of atom is split into parts,
produces free neutrons and
energy
Nuclear Fuel: Uranium
92
U 2. Uranium-235
Uranium
Fission of U-235 splits nucleus
in two pieces
releases neutrons for chain
reaction
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The steam is
The steam is used to turn the
cooled in the turbine in the
condenser to generator to
return to the produce
liquid phase. electricity
Three Mile Island
Pennsylvania, USA