Practice Nuclear Fission Processes - 4.1 | Theme E: Nuclear and Quantum Physics | IB MYP Grade 11 Physics
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Question 1

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What is nuclear fission?

💡 Hint: Think about how atoms can break apart.

Question 2

Easy

How much energy is released on average during fission?

💡 Hint: Remember the energy amount we discussed earlier.

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Question 1

What is the process of nuclear fission?

  • The combination of nuclei
  • The splitting of a nucleus
  • The fusing of electrons

💡 Hint: It’s the opposite of fusion.

Question 2

True or False: Nuclear fission releases energy.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about energy production in reactors.

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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