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What are the advantages and disadvantages of fission?

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Advantages of Nuclear Fission

  • Nuclear fission provides cheapest energy . Almost 10% of electricity used in the world is obtained from the fission reaction
  • It offers a low-emission energy solution since there is no carbon dioxide gas emitted during the nuclear fission reaction
  • A well controlled and maintained nuclear reactor can produce energy for 36 to 40 months so works for .
  • It is a reliable source of energy as energy is obtained from uranium which is available is plenty.
  • It provides very concentrations of energy as it can provide large amount of energy from small amount of fuel.
  • The reaction gives less annual mortality rate of any energy resource with 90 deaths per trillion kilowatt hours

Disadvantages of Nuclear Fission

  • It is dangerous and also explosive.
  • It creates harmful and radioactive waste products.
  • It is not a renewable energy resource like solar and wind energy
  • It can develop long-term health issues for people exposed to then radioactive waves.
  • It involves high cost in installation of the reactors.
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