what is nuclear power
Nuclear power is energy contained in atoms. Nuclear power can be released as heat from chain reaction in a radioactive element such as uranium. Nuclear power stations use this heat to produce steam which drives turbines to generate electricity.(1)
cite 1 :
http://www.ucsusa.org/nuclear-power/nuclear-power-technology/how-nuclear-power-works#.V1dYWVdBNFp
cite 1 :
http://www.ucsusa.org/nuclear-power/nuclear-power-technology/how-nuclear-power-works#.V1dYWVdBNFp