Yes, the Curiosity rover is powered by a radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) which generates electricity from the radioactive decay of plutonium-238. This allows Curiosity to operate in the harsh conditions of Mars for an extended period of time.
There are no nuclear powered planes, and the only nuclear powered ships and subs in the US are in the Navy so use naval ports. The UK Navy has nuclear subs and these use a base in Scotland. Russia has naval ships and subs, and also nuclear ice-breakers, but I do not have port information, though they probably use Murmansk and other Arctic ports.
A nuclear powered submarine uses nuclear power for propulsion and all other on-board activities that need power, like lighting, cooking and computers. This applies on all voyages not just in the Gulf of Mexico.
Propulsion is a force that causes movement. The force can be caused by either a differential pressure, or a differential momentum (Newton's second law).In the case of a jet engine, the exhaust velocities are much higher than the inlet velocities, causing a momentum thrustThe word is derived from two Latin words: promeaning before or forwards and pellere meaning to drive. Propulsion means to push forward or drive an object forward. A propulsion system is a machine that produces thrust to push an object forward. On airplanes, thrust is usually generated through some application of Newton's third law of action and reaction. A gas, or working fluid , is accelerated by the engine, and the reaction to this acceleration produces a force on the engine.
This information is classified in most cases; however, it is safe to say that a typical nuclear ship has enough fuel to last for many many years. It varies depending on the country of manufacture, and the type of nuclear vessel you're referring to.
Nuclear energy is typically used to generate electricity through nuclear power plants. Ships and submarines also use nuclear energy to power their propulsion systems. Additionally, some research facilities and spacecraft are powered by nuclear energy sources.
"Why are you a nuclear powered human being?"
The first nuclear powered submarine was the USS Nautilus.
Stars are powered by nuclear fusion
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Yes, nuclear fusion
Stars are not powered by combustion; they are powered by nuclear fusion, which is a fundamentally different and far more energetic process.
if the car is nuclear powered you wont need gas
Richard Feynman
Argentina had diesel-electric submarines while the British had nuclear-powered submarines.
Most records about Nuclear Powered aircraft are classified, just like the Nuclear Submarines. The United States has only published one record of a Nuclear Powered aircraft. The program was cancelled in 1958, due to complications.
Nuclear Energy
Yes, it is