Why is a nuclear power plant less efficient in converting heat energy to electricity than a...

Why is a nuclear power plant less efficient in converting heat energy to electricity than a fossil-fueled power plant?

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Yes it is correct for current situation that generating electricity from nuclear power energy is less efficient than the Fossil fuel plant for producting electricity this is because of the following reason.

: First from nuclear atom or mineral like thorium uranium are the source of energy or nuclear power by the process of nuclear fission or fusion but it leads to rise the temperature of earth thyselvs.uf next coming year the consumption of nuclear energy increased it leads to rise the temperature of earth surface.

Second it was expensive as well as risky as compared to Fossil fuel where a lot of unskilled labour can get job.

The by product of the nuclear energy producing are also dangerous to the earth as it have potential to affect it it hampers the environment.

Nuclear power plant is not is to continue the process of minning and quarrying but it is that not easy to handle n not easy to play..

Amanda K answered 9 months ago

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