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The energy released due to loss in mass during the process of nuclear fission and fusion is called:

  1. hydro energy

  2. electrical energy

  3. nuclear energy

  4. geothermal energy
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The energy released due to a loss in mass during the process of nuclear fission and fusion is called nuclear energy. In both these processes, the loss in mass gets converted into energy in accordance with Einstein's mass-energy relation $E=mc^2$.

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What is the biggest advantage of nuclear energy?

  1. It is clean.

  2. Huge amount of energy is produced.

  3. The radioactive emissions from a nuclear power plant are healthy.

  4. Nuclear power plant can be easily set up in urban areas.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The yield of nuclear energy is enormous and hence it has extraordinary potential as an energy source.

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Health hazards related to nuclear radiations are:

  1. They can cause cancer.

  2. They can cause deformity in the body.

  3. They can damage the genes of a person.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

Nuclear radiations are extremely harmful to human health. They can cause:

1. The radiations can affect body cells and this may cause cancer.
2. The radiations have the capability to damage the genes of a person and this can be transferred to the next generation.
3. The radiations can cause permanent incurable deformity in human body.