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The Fuel Rods are primarily found inside the Reactor Core itself, It is mainly Uranium or Thorium which provides a nuclear reaction that produces intense amount of heat in whih where water is converted in to steam and made to turn the turbines.

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Where can you find nuclear energy source?

Nuclear energy sources can be found in nuclear power plants where nuclear reactions are harnessed to generate electricity. These power plants are strategically located in various regions around the world to provide energy to communities and industries.


Where is gamma radiation found at?

Gamma radiation is found in various natural sources such as the sun, rocks, and soil. It is also produced by nuclear reactions in nuclear power plants and in medical procedures like radiation therapy. Additionally, gamma radiation can result from nuclear weapons or accidents at nuclear facilities.


Where is nucular energy found?

Nuclear energy is generated in nuclear power plants where atoms of uranium or plutonium are split through a process called nuclear fission to produce heat. This heat is then used to generate electricity.


Why are nuclear power plants rarely found in the desert?

Nuclear power plants require huge amounts of water for cooling, a resource not available in large quantities in most deserts. However, your question is not completely true as there are nuclear power plants in the desert. Palo Verde in Arizona is an example.


Where is the source of nuclear energy found?

Nuclear energy is gained from atoms of any kind, thus the name 'Nuclear'. We generally only use heavy, radioactive atoms for nuclear energy though, as they contain lots of energy and are easier to split than others typically. The most common element used in Nuclear Energy plants is Uranium, which is mined naturally in many world locations.

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What is found in chew and nuclear plants?

the letter e


Where are nuclear Power plants found?

nuclear power plant are found in plain areas around the world like in the USA creating nuclear energy


Where can nuclear energy be found?

See 'www.world-nuclear.org' for a summary of nuclear plants country by country


What is found in both nuclear and conventional power plants?

Turbines.


Where are power plants found?

If you mean nuclear plants in the US, see NRC website www.nrc.gov


Is nuclear is found in animals or plants?

Yes, Nuclear membranes are found in all plant and animal cells (and all eukaryotic cells in general).


Is a nuclear membrane found in plants and animals?

Yes, it is found in both plant and animal cells.


Is the nuclear envelope found in both the animal and plant cells?

yes it is found in plants and animals


Where can you find nuclear energy source?

Nuclear energy sources can be found in nuclear power plants where nuclear reactions are harnessed to generate electricity. These power plants are strategically located in various regions around the world to provide energy to communities and industries.


Where are some nuclear plants located?

Here is a list of some of the nuclear plants in the world:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_nuclear_reactorsMaps and locations of all U.S. reactors can be found here: http://www.nukepills.com/nuclear-reactor-maps.htm


Where can plutonium be found today?

The tiniest amounts of plutonium (Pu) can be found in uranium that we remove from the ground. But most plutonium today is found at nuclear weapons plants or wherever nuclear weapons are kept. There is also some in nuclear fuel facilities. Certainly it is present in spent nuclear fuel.


Is the nucleus found in both plants and animals?

All eukaryotic cells whether plants or animals contain true nuclei. Prokaryotic cells have a nuclear region that isn't separated by nuclear membranes.