Q722
Nuclear power is ____ thermal power.
A.
cheaper than
AnswerB.
costlier than
C.
equal in amount
D.
they cannot be related
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Nuclear power is cheaper than thermal power. Nuclear power plants are expensive to build but relatively cheap to run. In many places, nuclear energy is competitive with fossil fuels as a means of electricity generation. Waste disposal and decommissioning costs are usually fully included in the operating costs.