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maychende

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Which of these is/are not true of nuclear fission reactors?
 a. Their intended output is heat.
  b. They produce the majority of the electric energy used in the world.
  c. There is a small chance one could explode like an atom bomb.
  d. Some can produce or breed more nuclear fuel than they consume.

Question 2

Why use nuclear power on a satellite?
 a. It can supply energy for many years on long space missions.
  b. Solar cells don't work well in the outer solar system far from the sun.
  c. Sending radioactive materials into space is a good way to get rid of them so they don't create a hazard on earth.
  d. all of the above


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dreamfighter72

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B, C

Answer to Question 2

A, B


maychende

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Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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