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The efficiency of a nuclear power plant in comparison to a conventional thermal power plant is

A. Same

B. More

C. Less

D. May be less or mote depending on size

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The efficiency of a nuclear power plant in comparison to a conventional thermal power plant is less.
Typical nuclear power plants achieve efficiencies around 33 - 37%, comparable to fossil fueled power plants. Higher temperature nuclear reactors could potentially reach above 45% efficiency.

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