Which Is a Known Risk Associated with Nuclear Power Plants

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which is a known risk associated with nuclear power plants?

• A)The electricity produced will be radioactive
• B)The water used to cool the system will become radioactive
• C)The workers will have higher risks for cancer than the standard population
• D)The cooling water source can suffer thermal pollution

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Cost of Equity

The return that investors require for investing in a company's equity, reflecting the risk of the investment.

Earnings Per Share

A metric used to determine a portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, calculated as net income divided by the number of shares.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common stock, often with fixed dividends.

Return on Investment

A measure of the profitability and efficiency of an investment, calculated by dividing the gain from the investment by its cost.