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Everything is powered by nuclear energy. The Sun produces heat and light from nuclear fusion, which allows things to grow on Earth, subsequently to die and form fossil fuels. The Earth produces heat from nuclear decay (and some fission) which contributes to our heat balance and allows life to flourish. And, ultimately, everything in the Sun and Earth were created by an interstellar cloud that accreted into the Solar System. That cloud came from the nuclear explosion of a supernova and/or the big bang at the formation of the universe.
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What is the difference between the sun's energy and a nuclear power plant?
the sun is powered by fusion, the power plant by fission
Why were Nuclear Power Stations made?
Nuclear power plants were made in the hope of providing a more efficient source of electricity than is obtained from coal powered plants.
What kind of energy a nuclear powered submarine transport transports it's crew from New Orleans to mobile?
A nuclear powered submarine uses nuclear power for propulsion and all other on-board activities that need power, like lighting, cooking and computers. This applies on all voyages not just in the Gulf of Mexico.
Does nuclear power power machines?
Nuclear power is used to produce electricity, which can power any machine which uses electric motorsImproved:Most nuclear power plants use a Rankine cycle (like traditional coal fired plants use). They generate heat, heat water, and make steam which in power plants goes to power turbine generators and then generate electricity. However, any steam powered system can be used instead of the turbine generator. There are nuclear powered ships which use the steam to turn the propeller to move. So yes, nuclear power can power machines, and they are not limited to machines powered by electric motors.High temperature reactors of new designs could be used to directly produce hydrogen from water for a hydrogen economy(this would be the cheapest way to make hydrogen for hydrogen powered cars). Waste heat after the hydrogen is produced could still be used to make steam to generate electricity as in current reactors.
What are the ways in which power stations can be powered?
Power turbines are driven by steam. Steam can be raised by thermal, nuclear or geothermal processes. Wind and water can also drive a generator. The auxiliaries for a power station (which I think is what this question is asking) are typically powered by step down transformers within the power station. In nuclear power stations there are often standby-critical supplies which are driven by gas turbines or diesel generators.
Is the power grid powered by nuclear energy?
Yes, the electric power grid could be powered by electric power generated through nuclear energy.
Can Nuclear fission be controlled?
Yes. Nuclear power plants and nuclear powered ships and submarines use controlled fission reactions.
How many houses in the US where powered by nuclear power?
Nuclear power provides about 19 percent of total electricity, but when you use electricity you are not aware where it has come from
What type of power resource is used in Mexico?
Most common are oil-powered thermal power stations; there are also some coal-powered and nuclear-powered stations (Mexico has two nuclear reactors worth 1.4 GW). There are also geothermal power plants and hydroelectric plants. Wind and solar power are growing in importance, but are still uncommon.
How many houses could be powered with a nuclear reactor?
That depends on the power rating of the reactor.
Why are you a nuclear powered human being?
"Why are you a nuclear powered human being?"
What is the difference between the sun's energy and a nuclear power plant?
the sun is powered by fusion, the power plant by fission
What are not examples of hydroelectric power?
coaled power, gas powered, wind turbines, nuclear energy, i believe are not examples of hydroelectric power
Why were Nuclear Power Stations made?
Nuclear power plants were made in the hope of providing a more efficient source of electricity than is obtained from coal powered plants.
What does the human body is nuclear powered mean?
Everything, so to speak, is nuclear powered, because everything ultimately gets its energy from the Sun, and the Sun's energy is fusion nuclear power. This includes the food we eat and the raw materials we are made of.
How did the navy use nuclear power?
The Navy uses Nuclear Power to create steam. Steam is then used to power steam turbines, which in turn power the ship's screws and generators. The US Navy has steam plants, gas turbines, diesel and nuclear powered vessels.
What kind of energy a nuclear powered submarine transport transports it's crew from New Orleans to mobile?
A nuclear powered submarine uses nuclear power for propulsion and all other on-board activities that need power, like lighting, cooking and computers. This applies on all voyages not just in the Gulf of Mexico.
