The dark side of radition Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is an uncontrolled chain reaction?
A
it is when all of the released neutrons cause further reactions,
Which Realises amounts of energy in the from of radiation
2
Q
what do atomic bombs use to make them a bomb
A
atom bombs use uncontrolled chain reactions in unstable radioactive
3
Q
what is a meltdown
A
It is the melting of nuclear-reactor core as a result of serious nuclear accident
4
Q
what is ground zero
A
it is the center of an explosion
5
Q
what is an electromagnetic pulse
A
A sudden burst of electromagnetic energy
6
Q
what is nuclear fallout
A
It is when radioactive nuclei formed during nuclear reactions as well as tonnes of irradiated dust blasted high into the atmosphere during detonation fall back to earth
