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No, I wouldn't say that. Most energy systems have some danger or risk attached. Nuclear can emit dangerous radioactivity, though this can be made very unlikely by good design and operation. Coal is risky to mine, and produces a lot of pollution, natural gas has less pollution but is liable to explode if in certain conditions, houses are sometimes blown apart by this. Oil has fire risks and again can be very polluting, witness the BP well in the Gulf. Wind generators have been known to shed blades. I should think that solar energy is safest, but unfortunately it is limited in capacity, is expensive, and does not work at night.
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Why is nuclear energy dangerous?
It is absolutely the safest form of energy generation that we have. The perception of nuclear power being dangerous is created because we are also capable of making nuclear weapons. The concepts though are very different.
Is nuclear a form of potential and nuclear energy?
yes it is!;)
Is atoms splitting a form of nuclear energy?
Yes it is called nuclear fission and it does form energy. Hence the radioactive bombs.
What form of energy does uranium represent?
Nuclear energy
Which form of nuclear radiation is a form of energy?
All forms of nuclear radiation, including alpha, gamma, beta, neutron, are forms of energy.
Why is nuclear energy dangerous?
It is absolutely the safest form of energy generation that we have. The perception of nuclear power being dangerous is created because we are also capable of making nuclear weapons. The concepts though are very different.
What is the difference between solar energy and nuclear energy?
Solar energy = Fusion Nuclear energy = Fission Fission aka Nuclear energy is the breaking apart of bonds in elements to release energy. Nuclear power plants use this concept in their nuclear reactors. Without properly controlling the energy via steam and control rods, a power plant can potentially explode releasing radiation that can last for years. The upsides to this power is zero emissions. Fusion, solar energy, is a process in which two elements fuse to form a new element which creates energy. EX. two hydrogen fuse to form helium. The sun's intense heat allows this fusion of elements to occur. Currently it is impossible to create fusion power plants due to the environment required but if possible, it would be the cleanest, safest, most efficient form of energy available.
What form of energy is nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy is a form unto itself. But please see the related question linked below.
Is a nuclear reaction a form of nuclear energy?
Yes.
Is nuclear a form of potential and nuclear energy?
yes it is!;)
What form of energy does nuclear fission release?
Nuclear binding energy is released mostly as heat energy.
Is atoms splitting a form of nuclear energy?
Yes it is called nuclear fission and it does form energy. Hence the radioactive bombs.
Is gas a form of nuclear energy?
No, it has chemical energy
What form of energy does uranium represent?
Nuclear energy
What energy can be found in a nuclear bomb?
Electrical energy, in the triggering and fuzing mechanisms. Chemical energy, in the form of conventional explosives used to trigger the chain reaction. Nuclear energy, in the form of fissionable or fusable nuclear materials.
Which form of nuclear radiation is a form of energy?
All forms of nuclear radiation, including alpha, gamma, beta, neutron, are forms of energy.
Identify the source of the energy form?
identify the source of energy form for nuclear enerhy
