What is nuclear power? What are its
advantages
Answers
Nuclear power : It is the electricity made from nuclear fission of uranium and platinum
(a) It releases zero carbon dioxide
(b) It releases zero oxides of sulphur and nitrogen.
(c) It avoides atmospheric pollutants giving a clean energy
(d) Thus it offers huge environmental benefits in producing electricity.
(e) Fission of 1 g of ^235U produces about 24,000 kW/h of energy which is obtained by burning 3 tons of coal
(f) Since traditional sources of fuel like oil, gas, coal are depleting, cost of petroleum is increasing, we have to shift to new energy source obtainable from nuclear fission.
Explanation:
The advantages of nuclear power are:
One of the most low-carbon energy sources. It also has one of the smallest carbon footprints. It's one of the answers to the energy gap. It is essential to our response to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.