Name the process involved in generation of nuclear energy. State any three advantages of using nuclear power.

The process involved in generation of nuclear energy is known as Nuclear Fission.

Three advantages of using nuclear power are —

1. Nuclear energy reduces the requirement of the amount of energy generated from fossil fuels and therefore, reduces the use of fossil fuels and lowers Greenhouse Gas emissions.
2. Fission of one atom of uranium produces ten million times the energy released by burning of one atom of carbon. In this way, nuclear energy not only saves on raw materials but also in transport, handling and extraction of nuclear fuel. The cost of nuclear fuel is 20% of the cost of energy generated.
3. Nuclear energy is the most reliable source of energy as nuclear power plants can run 24 hours a day and seven days a week.