10 Interesting Fact About Nuclear Energy

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• Nuclear energy is produced from nuclear fusion and fission reactions that occur in the nucleus.
• Nuclear power plants are one of the biggest energy sources in the world.
• Uranium is the most commonly used fuel in nuclear power plants.
• Nuclear power plants do not produce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Nuclear technology is also used in the medical field for diagnosis and disease treatment.
• Nuclear fuels have very high energy density, so the amount of fuel needed to produce the same energy is less than fossil fuels.
• Nuclear power plants have a long life span, so that it can produce energy for decades.
• Although nuclear reactors have the potential to experience accidents, nuclear technology has developed rapidly to improve safety.
• Countries such as France and South Korea rely on nuclear power plants to meet their energy needs.
• Nuclear reactors are also used as electricity resources on spacecraft.