Nuclear Energy Nuclear energy by definition is the energy consumed or produced in modifying the composition of the atomic nucleus. Nuclear energy is used for things such as atomic bombs, hydrogen bombs and other nuclear weapons. Nuclear energy can also be used for powering electricity-generating plants all over the world. There are many arguments for and against nuclear power. Nuclear power is an inexpensive clean source of power. Others feel that because of the hazardous …showed first 75 words of 1966 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1966 total…if it if used safely it provides us with inexpensive electricity but if used carelessly it can make us ill, destroy the land and even kill us. It is believed that in the future nuclear power will be safer for all. The pro and cons of nuclear power are balanced because it is much more inexpensive and it will not run out like fossil fuels eventually will. Nuclear reactors do not explode all that often.