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Question
State two advantages of using nuclear energy for producing electricity.
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Solution
Advantages of using nuclear energy:
1. A very small amount of nuclear fuel can produce a tremendous amount of energy.
2. Once the nuclear fuel is loaded into nuclear power plant, it continues to release energy for several years.
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