Asked by Stephanie Laken on Apr 24, 2024
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What was the cause of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster?
A) terrorist attack
B) record hurricane
C) poor design and human error
D) large earthquake
Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
A catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, leading to widespread radioactive contamination.
- Master the introductory concepts of nuclear energy, which cover safety considerations, accident events, and the cycle of fuel processing.
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RV
Richard Vitoe Sackey1 week ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster was caused due to the poor design and human error of the nuclear reactor. The reactor's design had several flaws, and the operators did not follow proper procedures while conducting the experiment that caused the disaster. There was no involvement of a terrorist attack, a record hurricane or a large earthquake.
Learning Objectives
- Master the introductory concepts of nuclear energy, which cover safety considerations, accident events, and the cycle of fuel processing.