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| Nuclear Energy V. Coal Energy | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Why does the U.S not rely more on nuclear energy compared to coal energy? What are some advantages ...
A: First it is important to point out that we have many options for generating energy. We do not, and ...
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| Can the use of nuclear energy be justified? | 9/28/2009 |
Q: Can the use of nuclear energy be justified? What are the facts, stastistics & case studies regarding ...
A: While the use of nuclear power can be justified in such applications as submarines or aircraft ...
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| Uranium | 6/10/2009 |
Q: if we make electricity from 10gram of uranium instead of making an atomic bomb so how long this ...
A: The electricity will typically be used instantly, although it could be stored for a short period in ...
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| question about power plant generators and wiring to our homes | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have a nuclear power plant about 12 miles from our house. We even took a tour of a nearby building ...
A: Generators "make" electricity by spinning copper wire inside magnets. Nuclear plants accomplish ...
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| earth sciences | 4/8/2009 |
Q: give me a list of comparative reasons for prefering nuclear energy to others ?
A: Nuclear energy has limited advantages due to its cost and environmental problems. In navy ships and ...
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| nuclear energy | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Considering the age of the current nuclear plants in the U.S.and the high cost of building new ...
A: The long term viability for nuclear power is nil. The costs of new construction alone are so high ...
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| Gas fuelled electricity vs other resources | 11/18/2008 |
Q: If we compare the gas fuelled electricity vs coal fuelled and wind power. Then I want the answers to ...
A: Windpower is the cheapest to operate because the fuel source is free. Once the machinery is in ...
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| energy | 10/21/2008 |
Q: hey i have to make a presentation about why uranium is a bad energy source so i was wondering if you ...
A: Uranium or nuclear power is a bad energy source because it is the most expensive source of energy ...
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| nuclear energy | 10/21/2008 |
Q: What are the pros and cons of using nuclear energy?
A: Nuclear energy provides Navy ships and submarines with enough power to operate for long periods ...
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| nuclear question | 10/21/2008 |
Q: what is the role of a chemical engineer in the nuclear industry- nuclear power plant as a case ...
A: A chemical engineer could help by sampling and recording the harsh chemicals that are used in ...
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| fission | 10/12/2008 |
Q: what could be some environmental impacts using fission?
A: The environmental impacts of fission include higher background radiation levels, with resulting ...
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| what happens.. | 9/10/2008 |
Q: What happens to the nucleus of an atom when an alpha or beta partical is lost?
A: When a nucleus emits a beta particle, it loses one of its neutrons and gains one proton. Hence,its ...
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