Question

What are the advantages and disadvantages of fission?

Answer 1

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.