What is the direct function of the energy released from the nuclear chain reaction in a nuclear power plant?turning the blades of the turbineheating water to produce steampowering the condensercarrying electricity from the plant to consumers

The nuclear chain reaction releases heat, which is used to heat water and produce steam. The steam then spins the turbine blades to generate electricity, so turning the blades is a later step, not the direct function of the reaction’s energy. The correct choice is heating water to produce steam.

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