Question

The main difference between a nuclear plant and an oil- or coal-fired plant is:
a) the size of the generator
b) the shape of the generator
c) the fuel

Answer 1

a the size of the generator

Answer 2

The main difference between a nuclear plant and an oil- or coal-fired plant is c) the fuel.

Explanation:

• Coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear energy all require fuel to transform water into steam, which then turns the turbine.
• Nuclear power facilities are unique in that they do not require combustion to generate steam. Instead, they used fission to break uranium atoms.
• Rather than using fossil fuels, nuclear power produces clean energy by hitting uranium with neutrons.
• Nuclear reactors emit no direct carbon dioxide emissions, and any indirect emissions have minor environmental consequences.

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