Correct Answer - Option 1 : Same
Concept:
Nuclear energy is held by the nucleus together which is the center of the atom.
When Nuclear energy is released, it becomes radiation.
Nuclear energy is released in two ways.
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Nuclear fusion happens when atoms combine to form larger atoms.
- In Nuclear fission, energy is released when atoms split, or break apart. Nuclear power plants use fission.
The efficiency of a power plant describes the output of the power plant relative to the heat value of the fuel supplied i.e. \(\eta=\frac{Work~output}{Heat~supplied}\)
the overall efficiency of the nuclear power plant is about 38%.
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Thermal power plant
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32 – 42%
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Nuclear power plant
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30 – 40%
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Diesel engine power plant
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35 – 42%
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Hence we can say that the efficiency of a nuclear power plant in comparison to a conventional thermal power plant is almost same
