== No, and yes. As there is a finite amount of matter in the universe, only so much can be converted to make energy. There will be a limit, though it is a long, long way from where we are. At some point, all the matter might be converted into energy, and then we would have exhausted our supply of fusionable material. If we fission matter, we run out of energy sooner. If we fission what we fuse, we lose energy. Either way, fission won't last as long as fusion. Most of the universe is made up of hydrogen (dark matter aside), and with that much hydrogen around, we could power up fusion reactors for eons. (Stars are exactly this kind of fusion reactor.) Practically speaking, the limit may not be reachable in the lifetime of the universe as we know it. That's pretty close to an inexhaustable supply of nuclear energy.
Atomic energy, derived from nuclear reactions, is generally considered inexhaustible in terms of the fuel sources available, such as uranium and thorium, which are abundant in the Earth's crust. However, the practical use of atomic energy can be limited by factors such as safety concerns, waste management, and the availability of technology. In contrast, fossil fuels, which are also used for energy, are exhaustible. Thus, while atomic energy has the potential to be a long-term energy source, its sustainability depends on advancements in nuclear technology and responsible management.
Renewable resources such as solar energy, wind energy, and tidal energy are considered inexhaustible because they can be replenished naturally and are not depleted when used. Additionally, resources like air and seawater, which are constantly present in abundance, can be considered inexhaustible.
Nuclear energy is a kind of potential energy.
Tidal energy is an nonpolluting inexhaustible energy source. However, its use is limited because it needs a large bay or estuary with a narrow outlet to the sea where there is fast moving water. There are not many suitable locations around the world for tidal power technology as it exists today.
Nuclear energy is the term for energy that comes from inside the nucleus of an atom. This energy can be released through processes such as nuclear fission or nuclear fusion.
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Yes, it could be viewed as inexhaustible through use of breeder nuclear reactors that can produce more fuel that what is consumed.
Nuclear energy from uranium fission is not inexhaustible, because there is only a certain amount on Earth and we cannot recreate or manufacture it. There might be supplies elsewhere in the solar system but we don't know. If nuclear fusion can be successfully developed, and this uses deuterium from the oceans, then there would indeed be an almost inexhaustible source of energy, at least there is plenty there to last mankind for many thousands of years. (That does not make it renewable though!)
Most nuclear power plants use uranium. Once the uranium is use it can never be used again. The earth has a lot more power in buried uranium then in buried oil. Also bringing back 150KG of uranium from mars is a lot easier then bringing back 15000000gal(exact figures unknown) of oil from mars. both have the same amount of power. Is in inexhaustible, no. Pretty close to being inexhaustible, Yes
Nuclear energy is a non-renewable source since there is a very tiny amount of Uranium-235, whose fission results in nuclear energy. If a more abundant element could be used in nuclear reactors, such as, say, nitrogen or oxygen, it would effectively become inexhaustible. However, current technology does not allow for this since these atoms are too small to be accurately and repetitively bombarded (which is a key part of the fission process).
some inexhaustible resources are wind, water and the sun (solar power)
Wind energy is considered inexhaustible, making it a sustainable resource for generating electricity.
Technically the sun is exhaustible as it will eventually run out of hydrogen, but that is predicted to be 4-5 billion years in the future. Since the sun will be around for that long it is considered an inexhaustible source of energy.
Energy from the sun is classified as renewable, inexhaustible....
inexhaustible and renewable
Nuclear power is non-renewable