The fact that more radioactive particles are spewed from coal-fired power plants than nuclear fission reactors is evidence that
A)coal is more radioactive than uranium.
B)coal-fired plants have less shielding.
C)coal-fired plants are more numerous.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Question

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The amount of radioactive particles spewed from a power plant depends on the level of shielding in place. Since coal-fired plants have less shielding than nuclear reactors, they emit more radioactive particles. The other options (A and C) are not accurate explanations for this phenomenon. Coal is not inherently more radioactive than uranium and the number of coal-fired plants does not necessarily impact the radiation emission levels.

The Fact That More Radioactive Particles Are Spewed from Coal-Fired