UPSC Prelims 2024 · GS Paper 1 · Q61
Science & Technology
Medium · Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators
Consider the following statements regarding Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs):
1. RTGs generate electricity through controlled nuclear fission reactions.
2. RTGs have been used to power deep-space probes and planetary rovers operating in environments where solar power is inadequate.
3. Plutonium-238 is a commonly used radioisotope fuel in RTGs.
How many of the above statements are correct?