How are nuclear power plants different from other plants?

Answer 1

The source of the energy is the nuclear reactor, rather than a furnace for burning fossil fuels.

Answer 2

Nuclear power plants generate electricity through nuclear fission reactions, while other traditional power plants typically use fossil fuels like coal, oil, or natural gas. Nuclear plants produce energy by splitting atoms, creating heat to generate steam which drives a turbine to produce electricity. This process does not release greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, but it does produce radioactive waste that must be managed carefully.