Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 9 minutes ago

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This is a short video that answers the question, Do you know the difference between the two main nuclear reactor types? This video dives deep into PWRs and BWRs -- and breaks down their steamy secrets! #science101 This is an animated element of the basic science series called NRC's Science 101.

Learn more basic science by Science 101 series on The Student Corner at nrc.gov/reading-rm/basic-ref/students/science101.html .

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