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You basically have it. Anything lofted by the updraft in the stem eventually becomes fallout (although some small amount may not be radioactive).
Nuclear fallout is composed of:
- Oxidized residue of the vaporized bomb (highly radioactive fission products, unused nuclear fuels, bomb casing, etc.)
- Particles of the substrate below or around the burst (dirt, rock, water, etc.)
- Any particles (from anywhere) exposed to the high neutron flux of the fireball will become radioactive.
- etc.
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How does nuclear power hurt when it explodes?
When a nuclear power plant explodes, it poses serious risks to human health and the environment. It can release harmful radioactive materials into the air, soil, and water, leading to radiation exposure and potential long-term health effects like cancer and genetic mutations. The explosion may also cause widespread damage and displacement of populations living near the plant.
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What do nuclear power plants use to turn a turbine that is used to rotate the generator?
Nuclear power plants use steam to turn a turbine that is connected to a generator. The steam is produced by heat generated from the nuclear fission process within the reactor. As the steam passes through the turbine, it causes the blades to spin, which in turn rotates the generator to produce electricity.
How do you turn nuclear energy into thermal energy?
Nuclear energy is converted into thermal energy through a process called fission. In a nuclear reactor, uranium atoms split in a controlled chain reaction, releasing a large amount of heat. This heat is used to generate steam, which then drives turbines to produce electricity.
