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Write a short note on Nuclear Energy.

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(i) Energy released when some changes take place in the nucleus of the atom of a substance, is called Nuclear energy.

(ii) It is used for heat generation, fuel for marine vessels.

• Advantages or Nuclear Energy:

(i) Alternative source of energy due to depletion of fossil fuels.

(ii) From a small amount of fuel, a large amount of energy is released.

• Disadvantages of Nuclear Energy:

(i) Risk of nuclear waste leakage

(ii) High cost of setting up of nuclear plant

(iii) Pollution of environment.

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