Why will nuclear fission probably never be used directly for powering automobiles? How could it be used indirectly?
@Abhisar

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Why will nuclear fission probably never be used directly for powering automobiles? How could it be used indirectly?
@Abhisar

nincompoop · Answer

primarily, it is not economical.

nincompoop · Answer

@Kainui

kainui · Answer

We would not be able to use nuclear fission to power our car directly because nuclear fission in its most controlled form releases enough energy to burn a human alive. The rays which it releases can cause slow death. If we have a nuclear fission going on in our car then we would be burnt alive and people on the footpath would be affected due to the rays. then from where can we get so much radioactive elements. So it is not practical.

Nuclear fission can be indirectly used to run cars in the form of electric current. Electriccity generated from nuclear plants can be used to run electric cars.

abhisar · Answer

Hmm there are nuclear power submarines @Kainui !

abhisar · Answer

I think the reason is economical

kainui · Answer

Yup!

abhisar · Answer

it will not be economical for an individual person to afford a nuclear powered car, since the fuel (uranium) is not that easily availavle

anonymous · Answer

i understand that

abhisar · Answer

Also its very dangerous, if uranium is made easily available then many illegal activities will start.

abhisar · Answer

and yes we can use nuclear power indirectly for running automobiles by using the electricity generated by it.