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Applications of nuclear reactors Identify the full range of common nuclear-reactor applications listed. Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

To produce heat for thermoelectric power
To produce fissionable material
To propel ships, submarines, and aircraft
All of these

Correct Answer: All of these

Explanation:

Concept
Reactors provide thermal energy for power generation, can breed/produce fissile materials in special configurations, and have long been used for naval propulsion (ships/submarines). Experimental aircraft reactors also existed historically.

Final Answer
All of these

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