Fission And Fusion Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What happens during fusion (3)
A
- creation of large nucleus from two small nuclei (fusion of two nuclei together)
- resulting in a loss of mass…
- and the release of energy
2
Q
Why do we need high temperatures to overcome repulsive forces between nuclei in fusion
A
- nuclei will have higher speed / kinetic energy
3
Q
Why is high pressure needed for nuclei to overcome repulsive forces in fusion
A
- so that nuclei will be closer together
- and more likely to collide
