Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Causes

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the causes of the high expense involved in nuclear power production?

• A)It costs about twice as much to build a nuclear power plant than it does to build one that utilizes fossil fuels.
• B)Nuclear power plants last about 40 years.
• C)Nuclear plants are expensive to decommission.
• D)Nuclear fuel is three times as expensive as fossil fuels.
• E)Nuclear plants are more expensive to maintain than conventional plants,partly because the disposal of the fuel is costly.

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Definitions:

Series and Shunt

Terms used to describe configurations in electrical circuits; "series" refers to components connected end-to-end, while "shunt" refers to components connected parallel to each other.

Constant Speed Motor

A motor that maintains a uniform speed under varying loads, often achieved through feedback mechanisms or specialized designs.

DC Motor

A type of electric motor that runs on direct current electricity, used in a wide variety of applications from vehicles to industrial machinery.

Shunt Motor

A motor that contains only a shunt field winding.