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Nuclear energy
A new type of atomic reactor "RAPID-L" is being developed in Japan which is so small, that it could be placed in a basement. The purpose of this questionnaire is to find out what people know about nuclear energy and what prospects does it have in near future.
Results are publicly available
Estimated answer time
about 2 minutes
Where do you think this new type of reactor can be used?
For developing countries where remote regions cannot be conveniently connected to the main grid
In power plants in urban areas of industrialized nations to relieve the peak load
As a power source for lunar base
Other
How long do you think this reactor can work without refuelling?
6 months
1 year
3 years
5 years
10 years
20 years
What is your attitude towards atomic energy?
Positive
Negative
Would you like to have an atomic reactor in your basement/neighbourhood?
Yes
No
What are the main advantages of atomic energy?
It is cheap
It is clean and reduces greenhouse effect
It reduces dependence on other energy sources
Other
What are the main drawbacks of atomic energy?
Failures in power plants can be disastrous
Difficult radioactive waste storage
Materials needed to maintain power plants are hard to get and are mined in dangerous conditions
Radioactive materials cause cancer and other diseases
Other
Do you think that atomic energy has a future?
Yes
No
Is there enough information about atomic energy?
Yes
No
Are you male or female?
Male
Female
What is your education?
None
Primary education
Secondary education
University education
Other
your age
18-25
25-40
40-60
>60
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