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प्रश्न
What is a nuclear reactor? What is the fuel used in a nuclear reactor?
उत्तर
A nuclear reactor is a device to harness nuclear energy (fission energy) in a controlled and economical way. The energy produced is used to generate electricity and to power ships.
Uranium is used as a fuel in a nuclear reactor.
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