Practice Nuclear Reactions - 12.5 | 12. Radioactivity | ICSE Class 10 Physics
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Question 1

Easy

What is nuclear fission?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how a big structure is divided into smaller parts.

Question 2

Easy

What happens in nuclear fusion?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how small things join to become something larger.

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Question 1

What process occurs during nuclear fission?

  • Fusion of nuclei
  • Splitting of a nucleus
  • Combining of atoms

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the term 'fission' sounds like 'division'.

Question 2

True or False: Nuclear fusion is used in nuclear weapons.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how energy is released in weapons versus power plants.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given that nuclear fission can release energy, calculate the energy output if 1 kg of Uranium-235 undergoes fission. The energy released per fission reaction is approximately 200 MeV.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Start with the number of atoms and consider how energy is released per reaction to find total energy.

Question 2

Discuss the potential societal impacts of switching from nuclear fission to nuclear fusion as a primary energy source.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider environmental effects, energy security, and safety in your discussion.

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