GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

NUCLEAR SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is a nonrenewable source of energy?
A
nuclear
B
wind
C
sunlight
D
biomass
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nuclear energy is produced from uranium, a nonrenewable energy source whose atoms are split (through a process called nuclear fission) to create heat and, eventually, electricity. Scientists think uranium was created billions of years ago when stars formed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nuclear energy is a form of energy released from the nucleus, the core of atoms, made up of protons and neutrons. This source of energy can be produced in two ways: fission – when nuclei of atoms split into several parts – or fusion – when nuclei fuse together.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy. Coal, natural gas and crude oil are called as fossil fuels.

Detailed explanation-4: -(c) Nuclear power is non-renewable because the nuclear sources (Uranium) cannot be replenished once they are exhausted.

Detailed explanation-5: -Nuclear is a zero-emission clean energy source. It generates power through fission, which is the process of splitting uranium atoms to produce energy. The heat released by fission is used to create steam that spins a turbine to generate electricity without the harmful byproducts emitted by fossil fuels.

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