GK
NUCLEAR SCIENCE
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Question
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Nuclear energy will not be influenced by the fluctuating prices of fossil fuels.
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They are very expensive to build and maintain.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The process of mining and refining uranium hasn’t been clean. Actually transporting nuclear fuel to and from plants involves a pollution hazard. Also, once the fuel is used, you can’t simply take it to the landfill – it’s radioactive and dangerous.
Detailed explanation-2: -Disadvantages of nuclear energy Uranium is technically non-renewable. Very high upfront costs. Nuclear waste. Malfunctions can be catastrophic.
Detailed explanation-3: -Nuclear’s Disadvantages Unlike wind or solar power, there is a set quantity of uranium on Earth, making it depletable. Nuclear power plants also use a rare variant of the energy source called U-235. The power production process also creates radioactive waste, causing adverse ecological and human health effects.
Detailed explanation-4: -Disposal and storage of nuclear waste. Uranium decomposes into harmful sub atomic masses. Accidental leakage of radiation and large-scale accidents can be catastrophic.. Installation cost is very high as compared to the other power station.
Detailed explanation-5: -Expensive Initial Cost to Build. Construction of a new nuclear plant can take anywhere from 5-10 years to build, costing billions of dollars. Risk of Accident. Radioactive Waste. Limited Fuel Supply. Impact on the Environment.