Respond to each question with a paragraph (or two) that answers the question.  If a calculation is required, you must submit equations that support your answer, not just a number.Assume the demand in

Respond to each question with a paragraph (or two) that answers the question.  If a calculation is required, you must submit equations that support your answer, not just a number.

1. Assume the demand in the United States is increasing at a rate of 5% annually. For how long can the United States be self-sustained with respect to electric energy without constructing new generating plants?
2. Why are cooling towers used in thermal power plants?
3. How is the chain reaction controlled in nuclear power plants?
4. What is the main difference between boiling water reactors and pressurized water reactors?
5. What is the relationship between pressure and head?
6. Write an essay on the storage of nuclear waste.El-Sharkawi, M. A. (2012). Electric energy: An introduction (3rd ed.). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

Compose your work in a .doc or .docx file type using a word processor (such as Microsoft Word, etc.)