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The United States should not switch to 100 percent nuclear energy because that is putting "too many of your eggs in one basket". There needs to be a mix of the different types of power generators to preclude the risk of a single incident, design flaw, natural event or other scenario knocking out all of the generation units.

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What is the plan to reduce energy costs?

The plan to reduce energy costs are to switch from fossil fuel to nuclear energy because nuclear energy can be recycled to help the earth so it doesn't pollute! Plus their is more nuclear energy than fossil fuel so therefore you pay less.


Is a light switch potential energy?

No, a light switch is not potential energy by itself. It is a device that controls the flow of electricity to a light bulb, converting electrical energy into light energy when turned on.


What are the reasons why you should not use nuclear power?

Some of the reasons that we should not use nuclear power are, although it is a effective way to create a large amount of power in a short time and at relatively low initial cost, the proses of nuclear fission in which the nuclei of a group of uranium 265 atoms are split by an electron creating a chain reaction, has many disadvantages. For one, the radiation is very damaging, and it creates radioactive waste that is a devil to clean up properly. And if we were to rely on it, we would eventually have to switch to other mens because it uranium decays.


Would a light switch converts electrical energy?

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When you switch on the fan electrical energy is converted into what?

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What does the city have to do to switch to nuclear energy?

Only the electricity supply company can decide whether to use nuclear power or some other source. The consumer, whether a city or an individual, can only use what is provided.


What is advantages if the Philippines is ready for nuclear power energy replacing non renewable energy resources as its main source of energy i t is good idea?

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What is the plan to reduce energy costs?

The plan to reduce energy costs are to switch from fossil fuel to nuclear energy because nuclear energy can be recycled to help the earth so it doesn't pollute! Plus their is more nuclear energy than fossil fuel so therefore you pay less.


Is a light switch potential energy?

No, a light switch is not potential energy by itself. It is a device that controls the flow of electricity to a light bulb, converting electrical energy into light energy when turned on.


What are the reasons why you should not use nuclear power?

Some of the reasons that we should not use nuclear power are, although it is a effective way to create a large amount of power in a short time and at relatively low initial cost, the proses of nuclear fission in which the nuclei of a group of uranium 265 atoms are split by an electron creating a chain reaction, has many disadvantages. For one, the radiation is very damaging, and it creates radioactive waste that is a devil to clean up properly. And if we were to rely on it, we would eventually have to switch to other mens because it uranium decays.


Would a light switch converts electrical energy?

No, a light switch does not convert electrical energy. It simply opens or closes the circuit to control the flow of electrical current to the light bulb, which then converts electrical energy into light energy.


When you switch on the fan electrical energy is converted into what?

When you switch on the fan, electrical energy is converted into kinetic energy, which drives the rotation of the fan blades, creating airflow in the surrounding environment.


How is energy used in your lives?

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No.No.No.No.


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What type of energy is a light switch?

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