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The Magic of Thorium Nuclear Reactors

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This video explains how thorium reactors work. Thorium isn't naturally fissile, but special reactors can turn it into fuel. These reactors make more fuel than they use!

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🧠 Quiz & Trivia

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Q1 What is the name of the element that this video talks about?

Answer: Thorium

Q2 What kind of reactor uses thorium?

Answer: Breeder Reactor

Q3 What happens to uranium 238 in a nuclear reactor?

Answer: It can turn into plutonium

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