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Yes, nuclear energy is cheaper, and it does not produce any greenhouse gases. The spent fuel rods can be reprocessed to enrich new fuel. There has not been a nuclear reactor built in the USA in 30 years, and the only near disaster in the US was Three Mile Island in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in March 1979. Over the last 32 years our understanding of plate tectonics, material technology, Metallurgy, radiation, earthquake proof construction, etc... has increased drastically, and I have no fears living 20 miles down wind of a 3 reactor nuclear power plant.
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What energy source that is the origin of most other energy sources?
Nuclear energy and morePresleyfusion nuclear energy that isresponsiblyof sun heat and solar radiation.
What are the advantages of nuclear energy source?
Nuclear Energy generates a lot of energy rather than other Power Plants. One gram of uranium equals to 60 thousand tons of coal, and the energy it produce, so it is much more green (Despite the main disadvantage: explosion). The air is not as polluted as it would be with the coal. Because of the high levels of energy generation, energy cost is cheaper.
How are nuclear power plants different from other plants?
The source of the energy is the nuclear reactor, rather than a furnace for burning fossil fuels.
Why is the deuterium from the oceans considered a potential energy source?
Nuclear energy is a type of potential energy. On the other hand, this may also refer to "potential" in the sense of "possible". It is possible that we harness this nuclear energy one day.
What are five uses for 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) - neutron generator, as Pu-Be source
Why isn't nuclear energy cost effective?
It is not true. The levelized cost of a kilowatt hour electricity from nuclear energy is cheaper than any other source of electricity except hydraulic power in some countries.
Is radium a source of nuclear energy?
Yes, radium is a source of nuclear energy. Its just not the sort of energy that we can easily convert into other forms, such as electricity.
What energy source that is the origin of most other energy sources?
Nuclear energy and morePresleyfusion nuclear energy that isresponsiblyof sun heat and solar radiation.
What is the source of energy for the Sun and other stars?
Nuclear fusion
What energy source is used to create nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy arises in a fission reactor by the splitting of nuclei of uranium or plutonium, there is no need for any energy source to start the process. You just set the chain reaction going by assembling enough fissile material with a moderator in the right geometrical arrangement, and away it goes. Another answer: The energy source is the weak nuclear force, from the nucleus of the atom. In other words, nuclear energy IS the energy source.
Why nuclear fission better?
Nuclear fission is now commercially available in nuclear fission reactors since the fifties of last century. Nuclear Fusion is still under R&D. Nuclear fission reactors are clean energy source.
What are the advantages of nuclear energy source?
Nuclear Energy generates a lot of energy rather than other Power Plants. One gram of uranium equals to 60 thousand tons of coal, and the energy it produce, so it is much more green (Despite the main disadvantage: explosion). The air is not as polluted as it would be with the coal. Because of the high levels of energy generation, energy cost is cheaper.
What is it called when nuclear fusion occurs on the sun?
Nuclear fusion is the source of all the sun's energy, and all other stars. It is just called nuclear fusion.
How are nuclear power plants different from other plants?
The source of the energy is the nuclear reactor, rather than a furnace for burning fossil fuels.
Why is the deuterium from the oceans considered a potential energy source?
Nuclear energy is a type of potential energy. On the other hand, this may also refer to "potential" in the sense of "possible". It is possible that we harness this nuclear energy one day.
Can nuclear energy work with other forms of energy?
Nuclear energy is converted to electrical energy in a nuclear power plant.
What are five uses for 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) - neutron generator, as Pu-Be source
