What does Nuclear energy use?

Answer 1

Nuclear energy as applied to power plants uses uranium, which can be made to produce a chain reaction in which atoms of uranium are constantly splitting and releasing energy in the form of heat. The heat is then used to produce electricity through a steam turbine/generator.

Answer 2

Nuclear energy uses the process of nuclear fission to produce heat, which is then used to generate electricity. This process involves splitting atoms of uranium or plutonium in a controlled manner to release energy in the form of heat. This heat is then used to produce steam, which drives turbines to generate electricity.