1 Electricity is generated from the energy that is released when the atoms of these minerals are split (by nuclear fission) in nuclear reactors. 2  A small amount of radioactive material produces a lot of energy. 3  Raw materials are relatively cheap and can last quite a long time. 4  It doesn't give off atmospheric pollutants.
No, a refrigerator should not be transported on its side. Refrigerators should be kept in an upright position as much as possible. Laying a refrigerator on its side can lead to oil leaking into the cooling tubes, which can cause damage to the appliance.
No, tilting the fridge (by itself) won't cause a gas leak. But your hand truck might damage tubing on the back or behind a fridge. Jostling down the stairs and on a truck could weaken solder joints, producing a leak. A fridge has oil in the compressor. Laying a fridge on its side could cause the oil to travel up the tubing away from the compressor.