Name the process by which nuclear energy is generated and also name one substance used for it
Name the process by which nuclear energy is generated and also name one substance used for it. Give two advantages and two hazards of nuclear energy
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The process is nuclear fission. Substances are uranium, plutonium, thorium.
Advantages :
(i) For a given amount of fuel, the amount of energy is released extraordinarily large.
(ii) Nuclear power plants can be set up at any place.
Hazards :
(i) Improper nuclear waste storage and disposal result in environment contamination.
(ii) Further there is a risk of accidental leakage of nuclear radiation.
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