Book: Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur - Physics
Chapter: 3. Sources of Energy
Subject: Physics - Class 10th
Q. No. 26 of Long Answer Type Questions-Pg-157
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What is a nuclear reactor ? What is the fuel used in a nuclear reactor?
A nuclear reactor, formerly known as an atomic pile, is a device used to initiate and control a sustained nuclear chain reaction. Nuclear reactors are used at nuclear power plants for electricity generation and in propulsion of ships. U-235 is the fuel used in a nuclear reactor.
