Practice - Chain Reactions
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Practice Questions
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What is a chain reaction?
💡 Hint: Think about how one reaction can lead to another.
Name one component of a nuclear reactor.
💡 Hint: There are several parts involved in a reactor.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What initiates a chain reaction in nuclear fission?
💡 Hint: Consider what is released during fission.
Controlled chain reactions are used in:
💡 Hint: Think about where we use nuclear energy safely.
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Challenge Problems
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If each fission reaction releases approximately 200 MeV, how many reactions need to take place to produce 1 GJ of energy?
💡 Hint: Convert energy units to match and perform the division.
Analyze the potential risks and benefits of using chain reactions for energy production versus weaponization.
💡 Hint: Consider both sides of the nuclear technology's impact.
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