Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Nuclear Power

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of nuclear power plants over coal-burning plants? Nuclear power plants

• A)produce radioactive byproducts with very short half-lives, reducing the need for waste storage.
• B)do not pollute the air with SO₂, soot, and fly-ash.
• C)create no thermal pollution.
• D)generate radioactive byproducts that can be sold for use in secondary applications.

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