Practice Nuclear Energy (1.2.7) - Introduction - Renewable Energy Engineering

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Question 1.
What is nuclear fission?
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Think of how a nucleus breaks apart.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of nuclear energy.
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Consider its efficiency.
3Question 3.
What is the primary process by which nuclear energy is produced?
- Nuclear Fusion
- Nuclear Fission
- Radioactive Decay
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Think about the process that splits atoms.
4Question 4.
True or False: Nuclear energy is a renewable energy source.
- True
- False
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What type of resource is uranium?
Question 5.
Assuming nuclear plants have a typical efficiency of about 33%, calculate how many tons of uranium would be necessary to generate 1 TWh of electricity, given that 1 ton of uranium typically produces about 40,000 MWh of energy.
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First, convert TWh to MWh and then use the production rate of uranium.
Question 6.
Discuss the impact of nuclear energy on global energy security and what policies could be enacted to mitigate its risks.
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Think about global collaborations and regulations in energy.

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