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Write a short note.

Problems due to nuclear power plant

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Solution

  1. Improper nuclear-waste storage and disposal result in environmental contamination.
  2. Accidental leakage of nuclear radiation can lead to lethal disaster.
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Chapter 5: Towards Green Energy - Write short notes

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SCERT Maharashtra Science and Technology 2 [English] 10 Standard SSC
Chapter 5 Towards Green Energy
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