Chapter 40, Problem 56A

Summarize and compare the benefits to society and the costs to society of fossil fuel plants and nuclear fission plants. Share this comparison with somebody in your family.

To determine

List of benefits and costs to society of fossil fuel power plant and nuclear fission power plant.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The benefits and costs to society of fossil fuel power plant and nuclear fission power plant are different for various parameters.

The benefits and costs to society of fossil fuel power plant and nuclear fission power plant are following:

Sr.No.	Fossil fuel power plant	Nuclear fission power plant
1	Construction cost is low	Construction cost is high
2	More polluting	Less polluting
3	Operation and maintenance cost is low	Operation and maintenance cost is high
4	Effect of the accidents remains only for small duration	Effect of the accidents remains only for very long duration

Table (1)

Conclusion:

Thus, the benefits and costs to society of fossil fuel power plant and nuclear fission power plant are mentioned in table (1).