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What are the two examples of nuclear energy?


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The examples of nuclear energy are:

  1. Electricity:
    1.1 Nuclear power plant produces a tremendous amount of electricity.
    1.2 The nuclear fission process plays a vital role in power generation.
  2. Nuclear medicine:
    2.1 Nuclear fission is used in different medical treatments.
    2.2 Radiotherapy is most commonly used in cancer treatment.
  3. Food treatments: The sterilizing of pests is carried out with nuclear energy thus reducing the use of pesticides.

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