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Nuclear weapons are used primarily as a defensive threat. Basically saying "you can't attack us, because if you do, we'll turn you into a radioactive hole in the ground." So using them as a threat to prevent nations from attacking is their main "pro."
The cons are that they really only work against nations and large entities (as a defensive threat). They don't do much to discourage small factions or terrorist groups, since we cannot possibly hold through with our threat of using them. They also have a lot of cons if actually used, in terms of loss of life, long-term destruction of the area they hit and the uproar that will come from the world after its use.
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What are some pros and cons about nuclear fission?
Pro- Lots of energy Con- Hard to contain
What are nuclear cons?
Refined uranium or other nuclear fuels can be used to make nuclear weapons. Refinement is very expensive (though some reactors, such as the CANDU reactor, do not require uranium to be refined). If not properly managed and maintained, nuclear power plants can explode with devastating consequences. It produces radioactive waste, which can remain dangerous for decades, or even hundreds of years (though a solution to this problem is being worked on).
Which is correct pros and cons or pro's and con's?
pros and cons is the correct noun
What are the pros and cons of mining uranium?
disadvantage using molydenum
Pros and cons for nuclear fission?
ProsThe fuels that could be used are relatively inexpensive and readily available.The products of a fusion reaction are not radioactive, thus thee are no nuclear waste problems.Fusion is not a chain reaction, therefore it can be stopped at anytime and there is no threat of a meltdown.Fusion would be a virtually inexhaustible energy supply that could eliminate most of the world's dependence on other fuels.fairly expensive to create but virtualy inexpensive energyConsIgnition temperature is extremely high.Any substance at these high temperature are in the plasma state which is very difficult to contain.Large-scale fusion reactions are very expensive.May require more energy to create fusion than one can harvest from a reaction.Nuclear Fusion was not a controlled reaction until now.
What are the pros and cons of a nuclear weapon?
Nuclear weapons are extremely dangerous but there are pros and cons to the use of these weapons. The pros are that it can be the answer to terrorism as these can wipe out entire cities or countries. The cons are that these weapons are highly immoral and dangerous and the effects can last for decades.
What are the pros and cons of nuclear devices?
By 'devices' do you mean nuclear weapons, or peaceful uses of nuclear power?
What are the cons of uranium?
Uranium is toxic, radioactive, can be used for nuclear weapons.
What are nuclear power cons?
Some common cons of nuclear power include the risk of accidents leading to radioactive leaks, the long-term storage and disposal of radioactive waste, and concerns about nuclear proliferation and the potential for nuclear weapons development. Additionally, nuclear power plants can be expensive to build and decommission.
What are some properties and some pros and cons for plutonium?
Plutonium is very important for nuclear weapons and for nuclear fuels used in nuclear reactors. But plutonium is also toxic and radioactive. See the link below.
What are some properties and some pros and cons of using plutonium?
Plutonium is a radioactive, silvery-gray metal with the atomic number 94. It has a high density and a relatively low melting point, making it useful in nuclear applications. Pros of using plutonium include its ability to generate significant amounts of energy through nuclear fission and its use in advanced nuclear reactors and weapons. However, its cons include long-lived radioactivity, potential environmental hazards, and proliferation risks associated with its use in nuclear weapons.
What are the pros and cons of nuclear arms nuclear weapons?
ProsThe are some of the strongest bombs. They can end wars.What the bomb doesn't destroy, the radiation will.ConsThey are bad for the environment. They could easily kill innocent people.They are big and heavy.
What were three weapons used in world war 1 what are the pros and cons of each?
Poison GasSubmarine Sopwith Camel and Fokker
What are the pros and cons of Iran having nuclear weapons?
I think you mean what are the pros and cons of Iran having nuclear technology. Iranian government claims that they wish to refine uranium in order to further explore the wonder that is nuclear power technology. This would include power plants, and other possible nuclear energy sources.If I am not mistaken, the amount of enrichment need to create weapons grade uranium (needed to make a nuclear war-head) is a much higher level of enrichment than the level required for nuclear power plants.New experiments in energy in any country could lead to breakthroughs in energy technology that could benefit the entire world, however, one must wonder why Iran would be so interested in alternative energy when they as a nation are the third largest holder of Oil in the world.There would be no benefit to America nor its people if Iran obtained nuclear weapons technology at this time. Due to past relationship with Iran (the CIA coup in 1953 & US government support of Saddam Hussein's war against Iran in 1980 to name a few...) the Iranian people have gained a mistrust in American government and relations between the two nations have been tumultuous ever since.I hope this helps you
What are some pros and cons of plutonium?
Pros for plutonium: • explosive in nuclear weapons • nuclear fuel in nuclear power reactors • the isotope 238Pu is used as energy source in spacecrafts or other applications (radioisotope thermoelectric generators); the chemical form is plutonium dioxide. • neutron generator, as Pu-Be source Cons for plutonium: * very radioactive * very toxic * able to reach criticality
Pros and cons of plutonium?
Applications of plutonium: • explosive in nuclear weapons • nuclear fuel in nuclear power reactors • the isotope 238Pu is used as energy source in spacecrafts or other applications (radioisotope thermoelectric generators); the chemical form is plutonium dioxide. • neutron generator, as Pu-Be source Disadvantages of plutonium: - plutonium is radioactive - plutonium is toxic - plutonium is flammable - plutonium can reach a critical mass
What are some pros of cons of plutonium?
Pros for plutonium: • explosive in nuclear weapons • nuclear fuel in nuclear power reactors • the isotope 238Pu is used as energy source in spacecrafts or other applications (radioisotope thermoelectric generators); the chemical form is plutonium dioxide. • neutron generator, as Pu-Be source Cons for plutonium: * very radioactive * very toxic * able to reach criticality
