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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

The major problem in harnessing nuclear energy is how to [NCERT Exemplar] (a) split nuclei (b) sustain the reaction (c) dispose off spent fuel safely (d) convert nuclear energy into electrical energy

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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5 Years ago
(c) The major hazard of nuclear power generation is the storage and disposal of spent or used fuels. Improper nuclear waste storage and disposal result in environmental contamination as well as risk of accidental leakage of nuclear radiation. It happened in Chernobyl disaster 1986, Fukushima Nuclear disaster 2011 caused great damage to the living beings and habitats.