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Problem 1b
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Chapter 31: Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation
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Given a nuclear fission reactor and asked to state three environmental problems or dangers that do or could result from the operation of the reactor.
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Step 1.
The energy released in the fission process appears as heat, which is used to boil water and produce steam to drive a turbine connected to an electric generator. The core of a nuclear reactor consists of a fuel and a moderator. The fuel is usually uranium enriched. Radioactive materials are highly dangerous when not handled carefully and pose a high threat to the society.
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Physics: Principles with Applications
7th Edition, 2013
Giancoli
ISBN: 9780321625922