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Nuclear Power

Discover the incredible potential of nuclear power through engaging illustrations. Learn about nuclear fission, power plants, reducing air pollution, and the diverse applications of nuclear science in medicine, agriculture, space exploration, and more. Unveil the benefits of this innovative technology that facilitates electricity generation, enhances food safety, and contributes to a sustainable future. Dive into the world of nuclear science for a rewarding educational journey!

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Nuclear Power

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  1. Nuclear Power

  2. Hello!!! I am a nuclear fuel pellet I am very small, but I have a lot of power!! I have as much power as a ton of coal (i.e. size of a house) and I am the size of your pencil eraser!!! Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español

  3. ELECTRICITY We all use electricity everyday! What do you use electricity for? Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español

  4. But… Do you know where electricity comes from? Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español

  5. How does POWER get to your Wii?

  6. Power Plants Who knows what kind of power plants there are? Are there any power plants around here?

  7. Nuclear Energy

  8.                                                                                                                                                                                             In the United States, most of our energy comes from nonrenewable Electric Power in the US http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/science/formsofenergy.html Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español

  9. Fuel pellets like me make power in nuclear power plants. Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español

  10. What is Nuclear Fission? If an atom (such as Uranium) is hit by a neutron, it can become unstable and split. This is called NUCLEAR FISSION. Before

  11. The atom splits in two and releases neutrons and energy After

  12. Fission is similar to pool…

  13. Typical Nuclear Reactor

  14. The steam turns a generator just like wind turns a pinwheel…

  15. How Nuclear Energy Helps… If the electricity YOU use in ONE YEAR was produced with nuclear power ONLY, the total amount of waste produced would weigh the same as one golf ball Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español

  16. How Nuclear Energy Helps… Reduces fossil fuel use Reduces Air Pollution Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español

  17. Do you know any other uses of nuclear science? Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español

  18. Nuclear Science is used every day in a lot of industries and fields. Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español

  19. What items in your home might be radioactive? Smoke detectors Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español

  20. What other items might you find in your house?? • Computer • Television • Porcelain teeth • The old Fiesta ware • Cigarettes

  21. How about people?? Do you emit radiation?? • You receive 2 millirem if you sleep next to someone for 8 Hours

  22. Nuclear Medicine • Detect diseases and broken bones: • X- ray • Radioactive dyes/Tracer • Treats or cures cancer by shrinking tumors

  23. Other Uses in Medicine • Makes hip & knee implants stronger • Batteries for pacemakers • Sterilizes medical equipment Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español

  24. Nuclear Science can improve the food you eat Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español

  25. Food Irradiation • Eliminate harmful germs from food • E. Coli • Salmonella • Make food last longer • Limit the use of artificial food preservatives uw-food-irradiation.engr.wisc.edu

  26. Agriculture • Use less chemical fertilizers • The crops absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. • Use less pesticides • Insects cannot breed. www.iaea.org/programmes/nafa/dx/

  27. Space Exploration • Powers spaceships and space stations as well as their instrumentation. • Makes sure that Astronauts’ food is safe.

  28. Geology & Archaeology How old are those dinosaur bones?

  29. Nuclear Science and Technology is so cool!!! • Makes electricity without polluting the air • Improves our health • Makes our lives betterby making our homesand food safer • Allows us to learn moreabout our history andour future Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español

  30. Acknowledgment NA-YGN wants to thank Isabel Arechabala and Foro de la Industria Nuclear Española (www.foronuclear.org) for the use of the drawings of Roddy Nuclear.

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