Which of the Following Statements About Nuclear Power Plants Is

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about nuclear power plants is NOT true?

• A)They generate some of the electricity used in the United States and Europe.
• B)The uranium fuel used contains about 3% of ²³⁵U.
• C)The uranium fuel used contains over 90% of ²³⁵U.
• D)They generate a considerable amount of radioactive waste.

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