How is nuclear energy converted into other types of usable energy

Question

How is nuclear energy converted into other types of usable energy

In: Physics

Answer 1

The energy is converted into heat, at which point we convert it the same way we convert the heat from other forms of energy like fossil fuels. Heat is used to boil water, which then turns into steam which rises and spins a turbine. Aside from wind and solar, most forms of electricity generation come down to heating up water.