Question

Which are advantages of using nuclear reactors to generate electricity? Select 3 options.

Nuclear power produces no hazardous byproducts.
Nuclear power has a high output.
Nuclear power uses nonharmful fuel.
Nuclear power is readily available.
Nuclear power produces relatively low carbon dioxide emissions.

Answer 1

Selected answers:
- Nuclear power has a high output.
- Nuclear power is readily available.
- Nuclear power produces relatively low carbon dioxide emissions.

Brief reasons:
- High output: reactors produce large, continuous amounts of electricity (high power density and baseload capability).
- Readily available: nuclear plants can run continuously and provide dependable on‑demand power (not intermittent like solar/wind).
- Low CO2 emissions: routine operation emits very little CO2 compared with fossil‑fuel plants.

Why the others are incorrect:
- Nuclear power produces no hazardous byproducts — incorrect: it generates radioactive waste that must be managed.
- Nuclear power uses nonharmful fuel — incorrect: uranium and other nuclear fuels are radioactive and can be hazardous.