Practice Nuclear Fission - 5 | Theme E: Nuclear and Quantum Physics | IB Grade 12 Diploma Programme Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is nuclear fission?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens to uranium-235.

Question 2

Easy

Name one use of nuclear fission.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how we use energy in homes.

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Question 1

What is nuclear fission?

  • A process of combining atoms
  • A process of splitting atoms
  • A process of creating new elements

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the opposite of fusion.

Question 2

True or False: Chain reactions can occur in both controlled and uncontrolled states.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the concept of a controlled fire versus a wild one.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the energy released when 1 kg of uranium-235 undergoes a complete fission reaction. Given the mass defect is 0.2g per reaction.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Determine how many reactions can happen in 1 kg to use this value.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of an uncontrolled chain reaction as seen in a nuclear weapon versus a controlled reaction in a power plant. What are the safety considerations?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the need for regulation in energy production versus destruction.

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