Nuclear Energy Facts

What is nuclear energy?

• Energy generated from wind turbines

• Power derived from fossil fuels

• Energy released during nuclear reactions.

• Electricity produced from solar panels

What are the advantages of nuclear energy?

• High cost of construction, limited fuel supply, radioactive waste disposal challenges

• Low greenhouse gas emissions, high energy density, continuous power generation

What are the disadvantages of nuclear energy?

• No potential for accidents

• Short-term radioactive waste

• Low initial costs

• High initial costs, long-term radioactive waste, potential for accidents, nuclear proliferation risks, and public perception concerns.

How is nuclear energy generated?

• Nuclear energy is generated through nuclear fission.

• Nuclear energy is generated through solar panels.

• Nuclear energy is generated through wind turbines.

• Nuclear energy is generated through burning fossil fuels.

What is a nuclear reactor?

• A nuclear reactor is a device that initiates and controls a sustained nuclear chain reaction, producing heat which is used to generate electricity.

• A nuclear reactor is a device for launching satellites

• A nuclear reactor is used to bake bread

• A nuclear reactor is a type of chemical plant

What is nuclear fission?

• Nuclear fission is the process where two atoms combine to form a larger nucleus.

• Nuclear fission is the process where the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller electrons.

• Nuclear fission is the process where energy is absorbed by the nucleus of an atom.

• Nuclear fission is the process where the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy.

What is nuclear fusion?

• Nuclear fusion is a process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy in the process.

• Nuclear fusion is a process where energy is absorbed rather than released.

• Nuclear fusion is a process where two heavy atomic nuclei combine to form a lighter nucleus.

• Nuclear fusion is a process where atoms split apart to release energy.

What are the safety measures in nuclear power plants?

• Untrained personnel

• Strict regulations, regular inspections, emergency preparedness plans, containment structures, redundant safety systems, and trained personnel.

• No safety measures needed

• Lack of regulations

What is nuclear waste and how is it managed?

• Nuclear waste is the radioactive byproduct of nuclear power generation and other nuclear applications. It is managed through storage, reprocessing, and disposal methods to minimize environmental and health risks.

• Nuclear waste is not harmful to the environment.

• Nuclear waste is safely disposed of in regular landfills.

• Nuclear waste is a type of renewable energy source.

What are the different types of nuclear reactors?

• Liquid Fuel Reactor (LFR)

• Solid Fuel Reactor (SFR)

• Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR), Boiling Water Reactor (BWR), Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR), Gas-Cooled Reactor (AGR), Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR), Molten Salt Reactor (MSR)

• Graphite-Moderated Reactor (GMR)