GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

NUCLEAR SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following terms best describes the byproducts of nuclear power?
A
Harmless
B
Hazardous
C
Nonexistent
D
Useful
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -However, the byproduct of nuclear energy is radioactive material. Radioactive material is a collection of unstable atomic nuclei.

Detailed explanation-2: -During a melt down, the power plant makes more radioactive pollution.

Detailed explanation-3: -When two or smaller nuclei combine to form a bigger nucleus, then the reaction is known as nuclear fusion reaction. A huge amount of energy is released in such reactions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following best describes how nuclear reactions are used to generate electricity? Nuclei produced in reactions generate electromagnetic waves.

Detailed explanation-5: -At high doses, ionizing radiation can cause immediate damage to a person’s body, including, at very high doses, radiation sickness and death. At lower doses, ionizing radiation can cause health effects such as cardiovascular disease and cataracts, as well as cancer.

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