ENVI-SCIE-NUCLEAR-ENERGYGROUP6upptx.pptx

This is a PowerPoint presentation about nuclear energy.

1. Advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy

2. what is nuclear energy?

3. Nuclear energy is created when tiny particles inside an atom are split apart in a process called nuclear fission. Nuclear Energy During nuclear fission, a neutron collides with a uranium atom and splits it, releasing a large amount of energy in the form of heat and radiation.

4. Nuclear energy can be used to create electricity. About 15% of the world's electricity is generated by nuclear power plants (2011). Lithuania, France, and Slovakia create almost all of their electricity from nuclear power plants. Nuclear Energy

5. advantages of using nuclear energy

6. 1. reliable Nuclear power plants can generate electricity consistently, regardless of weather condition s.

7. 2. low carbon emissions Nuclear energy produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions, helping to combat climate change.

8. 3. high energy density Nuclear fuel has a high energy density, meaning it can produce a significant amount of energy from a small amount of fuel.

9. 4. base load power Nuclear power plants can provide a stable base load of electricity, which is essential for meeting the energy demands of a country.

10. disadvantages of using nuclear energy

11. 1. radioactive wastes Nuclear power produces radioactive waste that needs to be carefully managed and stored for long periods.

12. 2. safety concerns Accidents at nuclear power plants can have severe consequences, although safety measures are continuously improving..

13. 3. high initial cost Building a nuclear power plant requires significant upfront investment, making it expensive to establish.

14. 4. limited resources Uranium, which is used as fuel in nuclear reactors, is a finite resource and not readily available in all countries.

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