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Chapter 8, Problem 68E
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The reasons for pursuing nuclear powerin a cautious manner in the United States and the current interest being proven as short-lived are to be determined.
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Coal and petroleum are the fossil fuels that are reducing in amountday by day.
A nuclear reactor hasa compartment thatcontains nuclear fuel. The nuclear fuel reacts and produces heat. This is known as the core of the reactor.
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