What is meant by nuclear energy? Explain the progress made by India in this field,
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Assess the importance of petroleum on the basis of its wide range of applications.
Suggest any five measures to conserve minerals and energy resources.
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Nuclear energy is the energy present in the nucleus of an atom. Nuclear power is the fifth source of electricity energy in India, after coal, gas,hydroelectricity and wind power. India has been making advances in the field to design and develop prototype for an atomic reactor using thorium and low-enriched uranium
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1) Nuclear energy is the energy present in the nucleus of an atom. Nuclear power is the fifth source of electricity energy in India, after coal, gas,hydroelectricity and wind power. India has been making advances in the field to design and develop prototype for an atomic reactor using thorium and low-enriched uranium.
2) It is widely used as a source of power. Petrol, disel and kerosene oil are the by - product of petroleum oil. As an industrial power, it is widely used to run machines, generated electricity and produce steam. Railway engines, motor vehicles and ship depends on it their fuel requirements.
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3) Suggest any five measures to conserve mineral and energy resources
- minerals should be used in planned and sustainable manner.
- improved technology need to be constantly evolved to allow use of low grade ores at low cost.
- switching off electricity when not in use.
- using power saving devices.
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