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Fossil fuels are burned, transferring their chemical potential energy to heat energy. How are nuclear power stations different?

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labwork [276]2 years ago

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Answer:

fossil fuels are natural and limited, nuclear is man made and more toxic

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Answer:

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Using the hooke's law equation as follows;

F = –k.x

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F = force (N)

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k = constant of proportionality (N/m)

According to the information given in this question;

Displacement (x) = 85cm = 85/100 = 0.85m

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Using F = kx, we find the proportionality constant

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