Do You Know?

[Naseer Ahmed Chandio]

That there are 1118 neuclear reactors working in the world; of which 280 are being used for nuclear research; 400 are located in ships and submarines for producing power; the rest of 438 are used in different countries in order to generate electricity.

USA has 104 working nuclear reactors, France 59, Japan 53, Russia 29 and Germany 19 respectively.

[Qurratulain]

informative post Mr Chandio.
Thnx for sharing


Regards
Qurat

[Yasir Hayat Khan]

That's very interesting......... but to add, let me share a little info,

Since 1945 there have been 2046 nuclear tests/explosions all around the world out of which USA has conducted 1030 and Russia 715.
After adding Indian and Pakistani tests the tally goes to 2054.


The following is a list of nation that have admitted the possession of nuclear weapons :

Country Number Year of first test
United States: 10,240 1945

Russia: 8,400 1949

China: 350 1960

United Kingdom: 200-300 1952

India: 60-90 (*) 1974

Pakistan: 30-52 (*) 1998

North Korea: 0-18 (*) not yet? (*)

[Qurratulain]

Good work Yasir
Keep it up!



Regards
Qurat

[Yasir Hayat Khan]

P. S this list also includes the estimated number of nuclear weapons possesed by these countries.

[aamerkhattak]

salam dears.
it means nowadays ppl r stdying every day sciencegood cary on.