4 - Radioactivity - Nuclear Fission, Fusion & Power Flashcards
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What are the advantages of using Nuclear Power for Generating Electricity?
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2
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What are the disadvantages of using Nuclear Power for Generating Electricity?
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3
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Nuclear reactions, like fission, fusion and decay can be a …
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… source of energy
4
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How can fission of U-235 produce two daughter nuclei and the emission of two of more neutrons?
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5
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What is a Controlled Nuclear Chain Reaction?
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6
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How is the Chain Reaction controlled in a Nuclear Reactor?
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7
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How is thermal energy used in the generation of electricity?
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8
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The products of Nuclear Fission …
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… are radioactive
9
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What is Nuclear Fusion?
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10
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What is the difference between Fusion and Fission?
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11
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Why can’t Nuclear Fusion happen at low temps & pressures?
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12
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Why is it difficult to manually make Nuclear Fusion happen?
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