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Nuclear power is more efficient because nuclear power is used as splitting atoms, making big bursts of energy, whereas coal power is simply burning coal. So nuclear power uses uranium fission to create energy (electricity), whereas coal power burns coal, emitting carbon.
(Mind you, nuclear energy leaves behind radioactive waste - that is arguably easier to deal with for the time being. Not to mention that accidents at nuclear plants can have devastating environmental effects.
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Compare and contrast coal and nuclear power plant?
Coal and nuclear power plants are both used to generate electricity, but they differ in terms of energy source and environmental impact. Coal power plants burn coal to produce heat, while nuclear power plants use nuclear reactions to generate heat. Nuclear power plants produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to coal plants, but they create radioactive waste that needs to be carefully stored. Coal power plants are cheaper to build and operate, but they contribute to air pollution and climate change.
Are nuclear power stations more efficient than coal power stations?
Yes, nuclear power stations are generally more efficient than coal power stations, as they can generate more electricity with the same amount of fuel. Nuclear power produces less waste and greenhouse gas emissions compared to coal power.
Is a coal oil burning station more efficient than a nuclear generating station?
Nuclear generating stations are generally more efficient than coal/oil burning stations in terms of energy production per unit of fuel consumed. This is because nuclear reactions are much more energy-dense and produce more power with less fuel. Additionally, nuclear plants have lower operating costs and emit less greenhouse gases compared to coal/oil plants.
Which is more dangerous nuclear power or coal and oil?
Presumably you mean nuclear power plants, not nuclear weapons. Most people would I think say nuclear power is more dangerous, but just look at the figures. The worst accident ever was at Chernobyl and I think about 50 people lost their lives directly, though more may get cancer eventually. Many people get cancer without nuclear power of course. But just think about how many coal miners have been killed in mining accidents, and how many have been killed in accidents on oil rigs, especially off-shore ones. This will put it in perspective. In a normal year, no-one is killed in nuclear plants due to nuclear accidents, though there are bound to be some normal type industrial accidents, and in fact as far as I know there has never been a death in a US nuclear plant due to a nuclear cause.
What is a harmful gas given off by coal-burning power plants?
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a harmful gas produced by coal-burning power plants that can contribute to air pollution, acid rain, and respiratory issues in humans. It is released when coal containing sulfur is burned.
What is an advantage of coal power plants over nuclear power plants?
Coal Power plants are cheaper to build.
How do power plants pollute the environment?
from the process of the coal getting into electricty
What is an advantage of nuclear power plants over coal power plant?
Coal Power plants are cheaper to build.
Does nuclear power pollute?
Not really. You receive 100 times as much radiation from coal power plant pollution than you do from nuclear power plant leaks.
Compare and contrast coal and nuclear power plant?
Coal and nuclear power plants are both used to generate electricity, but they differ in terms of energy source and environmental impact. Coal power plants burn coal to produce heat, while nuclear power plants use nuclear reactions to generate heat. Nuclear power plants produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to coal plants, but they create radioactive waste that needs to be carefully stored. Coal power plants are cheaper to build and operate, but they contribute to air pollution and climate change.
Which produces more radioactivity in the atmosphere coal fire power plants or nuclear power plants?
Coal-fired power plants produce more radioactive material in the atmosphere than nuclear power plants. This is because coal contains naturally occurring radioactive elements like uranium and thorium that are released during combustion. Nuclear power plants produce radioactive waste, but the containment and storage of this waste is carefully managed to minimize its impact on the environment.
In what ways are nuclear power plants and coal power plants similar in terms of their operational processes and environmental impacts?
Nuclear power plants and coal power plants are similar in that they both generate electricity by heating water to produce steam, which drives turbines to generate power. However, they differ in the source of heat used - nuclear plants use uranium fuel rods while coal plants burn coal. Both types of plants produce waste that can harm the environment, such as air pollution and water contamination.
How do the three types of power plants make electricity?
Nuclear, coal-fired, and hydroelectric power plants provide electricity.
How many times greater is the amount of electrical energy produced in the US by coal burning power plants than by nuclear power plants?
Coal burning power plants in the US produce around 4 times more electrical energy compared to nuclear power plants.
What percent of nuclear powerplants make energy in the US by coal?
Zero percent of nuclear power plants make energy by coal, US or otherwise.
What are the different kinds of power plants?
Coal fired, Nuclear Power, Gas Fired, Hydro, Wind Power.
Why is the atomic reactor important today?
Nuclear or atomic reactors are a way to create electrical energy. If they are run properly, they do not pollute the air like coal plants.
