Nuclear Energy

Question 1

What is the direct function of the energy released from the nuclear chain reaction in a nuclear power plant?

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heating water to produce steam

Question 2

to chemical energy.electrical energy.electromagnetic energy.mechanical energy.thermal energy.

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electrical energy.

Question 3

Question 3

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mechanical energy; electrical energy.

Question 4

A generator converts chemical energyelectrical energyelectromagnetic energymechanical energythermal energy

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mechanical energy; Selection 1: mechanical energy; Selection 2: electrical energy.

Question 5

Which statement best describes control rods?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They are inert.

Question 6

Question 6

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mass; steam

Question 7

Fill in the blanks with the terms that complete the sentences about nuclear power plants. Without a critical of fissionable material, a nuclear reaction cannot be sustained.

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Part 1: mass; The turbine is powered by: steam; mass

Question 8

A nuclear power technician determines that the fission rates need to be increased. Which of these tasks will the technician most likely carry out?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

raising control rods from the reactor

Question 9

Which statement would be a valid argument in favor of using nuclear power?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Nuclear power does not contribute greenhouse gases.

Question 10

Describe three risks or disadvantages of nuclear power.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Nuclear waste requires long-term storage. Human error at a nuclear power plant can cause a meltdown that endangers people and the environment. Nuclear fuels are nonrenewable resources.

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