What Do You Know About Nuclear

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What does a radioactive symbol on a container indicate?

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The contents inside are radioactive.

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Have there been nuclear accidents in the United States?

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Yes, there have been nuclear accidents in the United States.

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Does nuclear power cause air pollution?

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No, nuclear power does not cause air pollution.

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What type of reactions does nuclear energy use?

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Nuclear energy uses the same reactions involved in atomic bombs.

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Do nuclear submarines have nuclear power reactors?

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Yes, nuclear submarines have nuclear power reactors.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Energy released during nuclear fission or fusion.

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What is nuclear fission?

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The process of splitting a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing energy.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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The process of combining light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is a common use of nuclear energy?

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Generating electricity in power plants.

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What is the main advantage of nuclear power?

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It produces large amounts of energy with low greenhouse gas emissions.