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प्रश्न
State two advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear energy for producing electricity.
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उत्तर
Advantages:
(i) A very small amount of nuclear fuel produces a huge amount of energy.
(ii) Nuclear fuel does not contribute to harmful greenhouse gases to the atmosphere of burning.
Disadvantages:
(i) The waste that is produced when using nuclear fuel is radioactive and very harmful. It needs to be disposed of carefully.
(ii) World uranium supplies may run out in about 50 years.
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