Which is the process used to harness nuclear energy these days? Explain it briefly.
Nuclear energy is harnessed in nuclear power plants. It contains a nuclear reactor, a boiler and a turbine.
• The nuclear reactor is the place where nuclear fission is carried out. Nuclear fission produces a huge amount of energy.
• Energy produced during nuclear fission is utilized to boil water, so that steam can be generated.
• Steam is utilized to turn the turbines to produce electricity.
The following figure shows the working of a nuclear power plant.
