2.  The use of sustained nuclear fission to generate heat and to do useful work  A form of energy that is powerful yet dangerous  Radioactive

3.  There are 443 nuclear plants in 47 countries.  It accounted for 14% of the world’s total production of electricity  Produces ¾ of electrical energy in France and over ¾ in Lithuana (20% of US electricity)  Water is the natural absorber of nuclear energy.

5.  There are four types of nuclear plants: Boiling water reactor (in Fukushima Dai Ichi NPP) Pressurised water reactor (PWR)  US, France Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR) Channel High Capacity Reactor (RBMK)  USSR

6. Fast facts: The number of fuel rods per reactor core depends on the type of nuclear plant (e.g. BWR) There are 350 pellets in each fuel rod