12.1 Application of Nuclear Energy

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What is the reason for a country to use nuclear energy?

Difficulty Level: Medium

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Which of the following occurs in a nuclear reactor which uses uranium?

Difficulty Level: Hard

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Which of the following statement is not true about nuclear energy?

(A)		A large amount of energy is produced when a nucleus is split or joined together

(B)		Nuclear energy is cheaper to generate compared to fossil fuels

(C)		Nuclear energy is the energy produced from the change in an unstable nucleus

(D)		Nuclear energy is one of the safest forms of energy to the environment

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How does radioactive isotopes contribute to the medical field?

I.		To detect leakage from underground pipes

II.		To sterilise medical equipments

III.		To kill cancer cells

IV.		To study the absorption of fertiliser

Difficulty Level: Medium

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Which of the following is the disadvantage of nuclear energy production?

(A)		It does not release poisonous gases that will cause air pollution

(B)		It is cheaper to generate electrical energy

(C)		It can be used to develop nuclear weapons

(D)		Only a small quantity is required to produce high energy

Difficulty Level: Medium