Question

Which energy transformation occurs in the core of a nuclear reactor?

A.nuclear energy to mechanical energy
B.nuclear energy to thermal energy
C.thermal energy to nuclear energy
D.mechanical energy to nuclear energy

Answer 1

B.

Step-by-step explanation:

nuclear energy Right arrow. thermal energy

Answer 2

The correct answer among the choices given is option B. The energy transformation that occurs in the core of a nuclear reactor is from nuclear energy to thermal energy. In a power plant nuclear fission which involves nuclear energy to heat up water around it. This part is  the core of the process.