Question

Which statement(s) correctly describe the fissionable material used in a nuclear power plant?

Answer 1

Unstable Isotopes, Source of Thermal Energy, Poses Health Problems. 

Answer 2

Ans: unstable isotopes

        source of thermal energy

        poses health problems

A nuclear power plant generates nuclear energy which is a non-renewable resource. Essentially a heavy unstable radioisotope splits in a nuclear reactor and generates large amounts of heat. Hence a nuclear power plant is a source of thermal energy.

The fissionable material in a reactors core is usually a radioisotope like Uranium(U-235). The splitting of the uranium nucleus also generates other radioactive fission products, which might leak into the surroundings in case of any accidents. Hence, nuclear reactors pose health problems.