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NUCLEAR DEBATE
1)Proponents of nuclear energy assert that nuclear power is a
compact, reliable sustainable energy source that reduces carbon
emissions and increases energy security. Proponents highlight that
nuclear energy's operational safety record is already very good
when compared to other major power plant technologies. They claim
that the risks of waste and other environmental impacts are small
compared to other sources of electricity and can be further reduced
by improved technology in new reactors.
2)Mainly to produce electricity. Also to produce radio-isotopes for
medical and industrial use
3)The two "basic types" of nuclear energy are based on fission and
fussion. Fission is basically atom splitting. Fusion is the forcing
together of nuclei and causing them to fuse, to stick together, and
to form a new nucleus. In both nuclear reactions, a lot of heat is
generated. The reactions can be set up to occur "really fast" and
release energy all at one. This the idea behind the nuclear
weapons. There is another idea.
Because the primary useful energy released in nuclear reactions is
heat, that heat can be captured to do useful work. At present, we
can't do any "controlled fusion" and capture heat to generate
electric power. But we can use fission to our advantage to make
heat to boil water to generate steam to turn a turbine to turn a
generator and make electricity. And we do this pretty well.
What else can I help you with?
Is nuclear energy useful on mars?
Perhaps.
In what way is nuclear energy useful?
In producing electricity
What form of energy that is not useful when a flashlight is on?
Nuclear energy is not useful in powering a flashlight because it is not readily convertible into electrical energy that can power the light bulb in a flashlight.
What useful type of energy does a nuclear power plant produce?
Electricity.
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Usefulness of nuclear energy related to atomic energy?
Nuclear energy provides about 20 percent of US electricity, so it is useful. Atomic energy is the same thing, but is now an obsolete term, we use nuclear energy as the description now.
Why does nuclear fusion hold promise as an energy source?
because its really useful
How are nuclear reactors useful?
They produce electrical energy. Humans need a lot of that.
Is nuclear energy potential energy or kinectic energy?
Until converted, it is potential energy. However, to make nuclear energy domestically useful it is converted into thermal (thermodynamic) energy (heat), which, in turn, is converted into electrical energy, both of which are kinetic energy.
Is nuclear energy thermal energy or potential?
Until converted, it is potential energy. However, to make nuclear energy domestically useful it is converted into thermal (thermodynamic) energy (heat), which, in turn, is converted into electrical energy, both of which are kinetic energy.
What can nuclear be used for?
Nuclear energy or nuclear technology is mainly used for producing electricity but is also useful for producing active isotopes which are used in medecine and industry
How is nuclear energy converted into other useful forms of energy?
Nuclear energy is typically converted into electricity through a process called nuclear fission, where atoms are split to release energy in the form of heat. This heat is then used to produce steam, which drives turbines to generate electricity. Other useful forms of energy, such as heat or propulsion for ships, can also be obtained directly from nuclear reactions.
