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The energy we receive from the sun is nuclear in origin, and that is what caused the vegetation to grow that turned into fossil fuels. The sun's heat drives the weather and that produces wind for wind turbines and rain for hydro power and ocean waves for wave power. The uranium we use probably arose from supernovas that preceded the sun's formation, but we can now use the nuclear energy it contains. Biomass is obvously a product of the sun's heating effects. I can't think of anything else.
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∙ 15y agoBecause we use energy that has been collected and stored by plants, plants are the only natural converter of sunlight into stored energy. we can also use direct solar energy which is from the sun. Wind energy collected by wind farms take advantage of the wind, which blows as the result of temperature changes caused by the sun. Tidal and wave power are the result of the movement of earth in a planetary system held together by the sun. so it seems that nuclear energy is the only power we get that isn't a result of our relationship with the sun.
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Is solar energy more efficient than nuclear energy?
Nuclear Energy is able to produce a constant ammount of energy at all times where as solar energy does not.
How effective is nuclear energy?
The reason nuclear energy is most efficient today is, because with little it can create a hundred times more. For instance, Japan's entire economy is constructed on nuclear energy. Even if they have suffered, because of some inconveniences, before that they use to be the leading economical giant. In general nuclear energy is the most efficient resource on the planet, right now.
Is the nuclear generator 100 efficient explain?
No, it's not. Energy is lost through waste heat (from the reaction) and energy loss from the decay of the nuclear fuel at the heart of the reactor.
How is nuclear power energy efficient?
Operating at 98% Efficiency, U.S. Nuclear Plants Play Vital Role in Beating Sweltering Heat Wave
What emerging technologies will make nuclear energy safer or more useable or more efficient or cleaner etc?
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Is solar energy more efficient than nuclear energy?
Nuclear Energy is able to produce a constant ammount of energy at all times where as solar energy does not.
How is nuclear fusion an efficient energy source?
It isn't, yet.
Only the positive things about nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy is a very clean source of electricity. There are no pollutants put into the air, and it is very efficient.
How effective is nuclear energy?
The reason nuclear energy is most efficient today is, because with little it can create a hundred times more. For instance, Japan's entire economy is constructed on nuclear energy. Even if they have suffered, because of some inconveniences, before that they use to be the leading economical giant. In general nuclear energy is the most efficient resource on the planet, right now.
Is the nuclear generator 100 efficient explain?
No, it's not. Energy is lost through waste heat (from the reaction) and energy loss from the decay of the nuclear fuel at the heart of the reactor.
How energy efficient are steam generators?
Steam generators are quite efficient because it does rely on traditional energy source such as oil or coal. However, because it uses nuclear power, there is always a threat of a nuclear meltdown unless absolute precautions are taken.
How is nuclear power energy efficient?
Operating at 98% Efficiency, U.S. Nuclear Plants Play Vital Role in Beating Sweltering Heat Wave
What emerging technologies will make nuclear energy safer or more useable or more efficient or cleaner etc?
phillies
What is a nuclearfusion?
Nuclear Fusion, not to be mistaken with Nuclear Fission, is a process in which energy is created due to the merging or "fusion" of subatomic particles. The process is much more energy efficient, and produces larger quantities of energy than in a fission based process.
What are some advantages of nuclear fission reactors?
1. releases large amounts of energy from small amounts of mass 2. very efficient 3. convert nuclear energy into thermal energy 4. the fuel lasts a long time
What are some advantages of a nuclear fission reactor?
1. releases large amounts of energy from small amounts of mass 2. very efficient 3. convert nuclear energy into thermal energy 4. the fuel lasts a long time
Were is nuclear energy used the most and why?
Japan and the US both use large amounts of nuclear power. The reason for this is both are highly populated, industrial countries. They use a lot of power, so they need efficient energy sources like nuclear power.
