Practice - Nuclear Fission Processes
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Practice Questions
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What is nuclear fission?
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms can break apart.
How much energy is released on average during fission?
💡 Hint: Remember the energy amount we discussed earlier.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the process of nuclear fission?
💡 Hint: It’s the opposite of fusion.
True or False: Nuclear fission releases energy.
💡 Hint: Think about energy production in reactors.
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Challenge Problems
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If the mass defect from a fission reaction is 0.1 kg, calculate the energy released in megajoules.
💡 Hint: Apply the mass-energy equivalence formula and make sure to convert units correctly.
How would you design a safe nuclear reactor that maintains a chain reaction without leading to a meltdown?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance of neutrons and the control methods to stabilize the reaction.
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