Heat is generated in a nuclear reactor thermal by ........

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Heat is generated in a nuclear reactor (thermal)by

Combustion of a nuclear fuel e.g. uranium

Fusion of atoms of uranium

Absorption of neutrons in uranium atoms

Fission of U-235 by neutrons

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Explanation:

When a nucleus of uranium-235 undergoes fission, it splits into two smaller atoms and, at the same time, releases neutrons ( n) and energy. Some of these neutrons are absorbed by other atoms of uranium-235. In turn, these atoms split apart, releasing more energy and more neutrons.