Question

Aside from generating electric power for the general public, nuclear reactors are also used to power submarines. Explain why nuclear fuel is well-suited for this application.

Answer 1

answer) submarines need to stay under water for a long period of time, the power generated by nuclear reactor can last for years without refuelling.so the nucear fuel can give power to the submarine which is very high and lasts years.Although nuclear power plant are costly , they use less fuel and produce more energy , this helps in saving raw materials but also handling and extraction of nuclear fuel.The submarines need to operate at high speeds and the nuclear fuel produces high power due to its chemical reaction which helps in high speed of the submarines. These are the reasons nuclear fuel is well suited for submarines.