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Probably these two reasons:
1) The cost of sending rockets constantly to the sun loaded with nuclear waste would bankrupt the industry.
2) A "misfire" (rocket that crashes) would be an environmental disaster.
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Why isn't nuclear waste have its radiation used for solar power?
Because nuclear waste doesn't give off the same radiation as the sun.
How much does it cost to send nuclear waste to sun?
This process is impossible.
What is the purpose for nuclear waste?
Nuclear waste is an unfortunate by-product of the process of nuclear fission for the purpose of energy production. The spent fuel rods are "safely" stored and sequestered, but will remain dangerous for thousands of years. As far as I know, there is no "purpose" for nuclear waste, other than to convince people that they do not want a power plant in their backyard. The theoretically possible process of nuclear fusion (which is how the sun works) would produce less radioactive material and waste.
Where The sun energy come from?
The sun generates its energy via nuclear fusion of hydrogen at the solar core into helium. This energy is sent outward in the form of solar radiation.
Why don't they take all the nuclear waste products and put it in a rocket and shoot it toward the sun than it would burn up?
First off, taking all nuclear waste products and putting it in a rocket and shooting it toward the sun so then it would burn up could cause problems with out atmosphere. The way the nuclear waste products are handled now is what has been studied and found to be the best possible disposal of the waste products without causing further damage to the people, surrounding areas, and the atmosphere.
How is the sun like a giant nuclear reactor?
The sun actually is a giant nuclear fusion reactor, not fission like you see here on earth. The difference is that on earth, we can split atoms to break bonds and release energy. The result is weapons and electricity and nuclear waste. The sun however fuses atoms together to make new ones. An example of this is two hydrogen---->1 helium, 1 helium and one hydrogen----> one Lithium, etc. Energy is again released when the atomic bonds are broken and atoms remade, though no nuclear waste this time.
The sun's energy is most likely the result of?
The Sun gets its energy from nuclear fusion.The Sun gets its energy from nuclear fusion.The Sun gets its energy from nuclear fusion.The Sun gets its energy from nuclear fusion.
Why no fission on sun?
The Sun get it power by nuclear FUSION not by nuclear fission.
How is the sun an example of nuclear energy?
The sun's energy is produced by nuclear fusion (not fission) at the core of the sun.
When their snow and sun why isnt melting?
This depends on the temperature.
What are the examples of nuclear energy?
Nuclear bombs, nuclear power plants, the sun.
Example of nuclear power on environment?
The largest nuclear power user in the area is the sun. It powers all life on Earth by its heat and light Local nuclear power plants: * Reduce GHG emission * Reduce acid gas emissions * Have lower waste volumes
