Which of the following statements about nuclear energy is true? a. nuclear energy cannot be contained nor controlled. b.nuclear energy is contained in nuclear bonds. c.nuclear energy is less efficient than other energy forms. d.all of the above are true.

Option (b) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

When there is release of energy in the process of nuclear fission or fusion then this energy is known as nuclear energy.

It is known that protons and neutrons are held inside the nucleus of an atom. Electrons revolve around the nucleus of atoms.

Protons are positively charged and neutrons have no charge. So, when like charges of protons tend to repel each other then a nuclear force known as nuclear binding energy overcomes the electrostatic force of repulsion.

Thus, we can conclude that the statement nuclear energy is contained in nuclear bonds, is true about nuclear energy.