Question

Nuclear energy can only be used for peaceful purposes.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B

False

Nuclear energy mainly depends upon the energy released when the nucleus is subjected to nuclear reactions. In nuclear power plants, this energy is used to generate electrical energy.

Nuclear energy can also be used in a destructive way. It can cause enormous damage and casualties. Nuclear energy is released suddenly in an atom bomb and hydrogen bomb.