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Energy Transformations

Question 12 • GA-GSE Physical Science B

Savion listed the steps involved when nuclear power plants generate electricity. Nuclear reaction occurs. Nuclear energy is converted to radiant and thermal energy. Heat is used to generate steam. Light and heat are released. Steam turns turbines. Mechanical energy is converted to electrical energy.

Answer
A
In step 2, change “radiant and thermal ” to “chemical and mechanical.”
B
Reorder the steps so that step 4 appears before step 3.
C
Reorder the steps so that step 6 appears before step 5.
D
In step 6, change “mechanical” to “thermal.”

Explanation

The nuclear reaction releases energy as heat and light before that heat can be used to make steam. So “Light and heat are released” should come before “Heat is used to generate steam.” The correct change is to move step 4 before step 3.

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