Nuclear Energy and its Applications

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What is nuclear energy?
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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, notably used for electricity generation.
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What is a nuclear power plant?
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A nuclear power plant is a facility that uses nuclear reactors to generate electricity by harnessing nuclear energy.
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What are the two types of nuclear reactors commonly used?
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The two types are pressurized water reactors (PWR) and boiling water reactors (BWR).
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How does a nuclear power plant generate electricity?
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A nuclear power plant heats water to produce steam, which drives turbine generators to produce electricity.
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What are the advantages of nuclear energy?
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Nuclear energy is efficient, produces a large amount of energy with a small amount of fuel, and emits low amounts of greenhouse gases.
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What are the disadvantages of nuclear energy?
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Disadvantages include the risk of accidents, disposal of radioactive waste, and high initial costs.
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What was the impact of the Chernobyl disaster?
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The Chernobyl disaster released large amounts of radioactive material, leading to severe environmental and health impacts.
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How is nuclear waste managed?
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Nuclear waste is managed through storage, either temporarily on-site or in long-term repository facilities.
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What is a breeder reactor?
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A breeder reactor generates more fissile material than it consumes, extending the supply of nuclear fuel.
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Why is nuclear energy considered a low-carbon energy source?
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Nuclear energy produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions during operation, aiding in combating climate change.
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What are small modular reactors (SMRs)?
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SMRs are nuclear reactors of smaller size and capacity, designed for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
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What role does nuclear energy play in desalination?
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Nuclear energy can be used to power desalination plants, providing freshwater by removing salt from seawater.
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What is nuclear medicine?
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Nuclear medicine uses radioactive substances for diagnosis and treatment of diseases, such as in PET scans and cancer therapy.
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What is a tokamak?
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A tokamak is a device designed to confine hot plasma with magnetic fields for nuclear fusion research.
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How does public perception influence nuclear energy development?
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Public perception, often shaped by safety concerns and environmental risks, influences policy and development of nuclear energy.
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