How exactly does nuclear power plants work? How are they able to generate electricity using radioactive things?

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How exactly does nuclear power plants work? How are they able to generate electricity using radioactive things?

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Radioactive material produces heat which is used to heat up water. The steam is then used to turn a turbine that is connected to a generator. Afterwards the steam is cooled down again and goes back into the reactor to be heated up again.

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