Physics GCSE
nuclear fuel
What nuclear fuel means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of nuclear fuel
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Reference: AQA
A finite, non-renewable resource that gives reliable electricity on demand and releases no carbon dioxide but leaves radioactive waste.
Topics that use nuclear fuel
- National and global energy resources (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- comparing resources
- environmental impact
- environmental issues
- evaluating evidence
- fossil fuels
- heating
- limits of science
- non-renewable
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