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How did the navy use nuclear power?

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Gredgory

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14y ago
Updated: 3/27/2020

The Navy uses Nuclear Power to create steam. Steam is then used to power steam turbines, which in turn power the ship's screws and generators. The US Navy has steam plants, gas turbines, diesel and nuclear powered vessels.

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