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Why do the people working in nuclear power stations wear lead jackets?
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∙ 13y ago
Lead being a heavy element is a good absorber of radiation, so provides protection to vital organs of the body
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe protective lead clothing is to protect the wearer from radiation .
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Why do people working in nuclear power plant wear lead jackets?
Because lead reflect radiation and reflecting radiation is the height of hip these days.
Why do people not want to live near Nuclear Power stations?
It isn't healthy because the gases can be lethal.
Should nuclear power stations be built?
No. Nuclear power should be encouraged. However, there have to be limits and controls because it is not appropriate for nuclear proliferation to continue.
How realistic would it be to use nuclear energy?
there are pros and cons for using nuclear power (as with all power sources). pros of using nuclear power are: it can produce at lot more power than a combustion reaction can e.g burning coal, uranium and plutonium (used in the reactors of nuclear power stations) is fairly cheap. cons of using of using nuclear power include: the waste products of nuclear reactions are incredibly dangerous and take thousands of years to become un-reactive, nuclear power stations also have hefty maintenance requirements, cost a lot to build and don't last as long as more conventional power stations. So to address your question- people are divided over whether the pros of nuclear power outweigh the cons. it may be realistic to nuclear power, however it is very unlikely that it will be the world's main power source.
Social issues related to nuclear power plant?
I don't know of any, except that some people are for nuclear and some against. Is this what you had in mind?
Why do people working in nuclear power plant wear lead jackets?
Because lead reflect radiation and reflecting radiation is the height of hip these days.
Who has worked in the field of toxicology?
The people who built those nuclear technology and the people who was working then got blasted by a nuclear bomb.
Why do people not want to live near Nuclear Power stations?
It isn't healthy because the gases can be lethal.
Should nuclear power stations be built?
No. Nuclear power should be encouraged. However, there have to be limits and controls because it is not appropriate for nuclear proliferation to continue.
What are the jackets that crazy people wear called?
Straight Jackets
What are two reasons people do not use nuclear energy instead of using fossil fuels?
Nuclear power stations are very expensive to set up, compared with fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) power stations.There is a problem disposing of nuclear waste and people are afraid of accidents.
What are two reasons people use nuclear energy instead of using of fossil fuels?
Nuclear power stations are very expensive to set up, compared with fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) power stations.There is a problem disposing of nuclear waste and people are afraid of accidents.
Should people build more nuclear power stations in the UK?
Yes, because nuclear power stations induce energy from a nucleus. That nucleus being from the most common element called Uranium. Unlike power plants that burn coal which is a fossil fuel which leads to globabl warming.... Nuclear power stations dont BURN anything. they just establish nucleuses in a 'chain reaction'. where more and more nucleuses mutate and doubles and doubles whilst giving out TONS of energy. nuclear is a clean process. But it is extremely expensive to build and it would take a long time to make the nuclear reactor and apparatus... they need to be patient. :)
How realistic would it be to use nuclear energy?
there are pros and cons for using nuclear power (as with all power sources). pros of using nuclear power are: it can produce at lot more power than a combustion reaction can e.g burning coal, uranium and plutonium (used in the reactors of nuclear power stations) is fairly cheap. cons of using of using nuclear power include: the waste products of nuclear reactions are incredibly dangerous and take thousands of years to become un-reactive, nuclear power stations also have hefty maintenance requirements, cost a lot to build and don't last as long as more conventional power stations. So to address your question- people are divided over whether the pros of nuclear power outweigh the cons. it may be realistic to nuclear power, however it is very unlikely that it will be the world's main power source.
Do people pay taxes in Antarctica?
There are no countries on Antarctica and no permanent population. Many countries have scientific research stations on Antarctica. The people working there would almost certainly be paying taxes to whatever government they are working for or on behalf of.
Where do people get one direction jackets?
Go on the one direction website. look for the jackets your looking for.
What are two reasons people do not use energy instead of using fossil fuels?
Nuclear power stations are very expensive to set up, compared with fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) power stations.There is a problem disposing of nuclear waste and people are afraid of accidents.
