A nuclear power plant can explode if there is a criticality accident, where an uncontrolled nuclear chain reaction occurs, leading to a sudden release of energy. This could happen due to factors like operator error, equipment failure, or a sudden loss of coolant. However, it's important to note that nuclear power plants are designed with multiple safety systems to prevent such accidents from occurring.
No, dropping a nuclear rod will not cause it to explode. Nuclear rods contain radioactive material that can release harmful radiation if improperly handled, but they are designed to withstand accidents like drops without causing an explosion. Proper safety protocols should always be followed when dealing with nuclear material.
It will if it is fused for airburst. This is selected to maximize the area and severity of blast and thermal flash effects.
Nuclear fuel rods can overheat and cause a meltdown, but they do not explode like a bomb. If the core overheats, it can lead to a release of radioactive material into the environment. These scenarios are extremely rare and are prevented through strict safety measures in nuclear power plants.
The Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded on April 26, 1986. It was the worst nuclear disaster in history.
Nuclear settlement usually refers to a negotiated agreement between countries or parties regarding the use, possession, or development of nuclear weapons or nuclear energy. These settlements often involve terms and conditions meant to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons and ensure the safe and responsible management of nuclear technology.
in a nuclear powerplant
Probably to generate electricity.
watch the simpsons... homer is a nuclear engineer, and he works in a powerplant therefore; nuclear engineers work in nuclear powerplants THE END!
In the US, about 19 percent of total electricity comes from nuclear plants. Worldwide it is about 16 percent
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coz if nuclear meltdown it can explode
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It did explode, but this was due to a surge in steam pressure which blew off the top of the reactor, it was not a nuclear explosion as in a nuclear weapon.
On the next day of Japanese earthquake 2011, the nuclear plant started to explode.
No it is impossible they would explode
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No