How is the heat generated by the reactor core of a nuclear power plant used to provide power to buildings?

Heat from the reactor core boils water to produce steam. The steam spins a turbine, and the turbine drives a generator that produces electricity for buildings. The steam is later condensed back into water as part of the cycle, but condensation itself is not what produces the electrical energy, so “all of the above” is not correct.

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