10th Class Science Sources of Energy

  • question_answer 20)
    What are the advantages of nuclear energy?  

    Answer:

    Some advantages of nuclear energy are: (a) On equal mass basis, nuclear energy systems produce much more energy than fossil fuels. One gram of uranium-235 produces 8.25 x 107 kJ of energy whereas one gram of coal produces only 30 kJ. (b) If maintained and operated properly, nuclear energy systems produce almost no air pollution. (c) Nuclear energy systems consume very little fuel. Once loaded/ a nuclear reactor operates for years together.


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