Which of the following statements about the use of nuclear energy is true?

a.

Nuclear energy cannot be used safely.

b.

Nuclear fusion has no known useful applications.

c.

Nuclear fission is currently more useful for producing energy than nuclear fusion.

d.

Nuclear fusion has fewer safety risks than nuclear fission.

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Medina

Chemistry

26 July, 15:54

Which of the following statements about the use of nuclear energy is true?

a.

Nuclear energy cannot be used safely.

b.

Nuclear fusion has no known useful applications.

c.

Nuclear fission is currently more useful for producing energy than nuclear fusion.

d.

Nuclear fusion has fewer safety risks than nuclear fission.

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Porter Case · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. The statement that is true about the use of nuclear energy would be that nuclear energy cannot be used safely. Operating a nuclear power plant poses a great threat not only to the employees but the community nearby. Hope this answers the question.