Nuclear Physics

__________________ occurs when the repelling electrical forces within a nucleus overpowers the attracting nuclear forces.

• Nuclear Decay

• Nuclear Fission

• Nuclear Fusion

• None of the above

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__________________ is the process in which two or more smaller nuclei combine to create a larger, more stable nuclei.

• Nuclear Decay

• Nuclear Fission

• Nuclear Fusion

• None of the above

What is the major drawback to fission power?

• Radioactive Waste

• CO₂ Emissions

• SO₂ Emissions

• All of the Above

In the equation E=MC², which of the following correctly represents one or more the constants?

• M=the sum of the masses

• E= the amount of energy absorbed

• C²= the speed of light

• All of the above

T/F The three components of a nuclear fission reactor are the nuclear fuel combined with a moderator, the control rods, and water.

• True

• False

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A __________________ is a nuclear fission reactor that produces more nuclear fuel than it consumes.

• Fission Reactor

• Breeder Reactor

• Core Reactor

• Fusion Reactor

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What is NOT a benefit of a fission reactor?

• Conserves Energy

• Supplies plentiful energy

• Produces carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses

• Eliminates a megaton of sulfur oxides

How much of the total energy used in the United States is created by nuclear fission reactors?

• 1%

• 19%

• 68%

• 90%

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In fusion, what problem does a magnetic field solve?

• It gets too cold and the machines freeze up

• Too much pressure accumulates during fusion

• For funzies

• The heat produced in fusion melts the materials of the container

This is an example of...

• Fission  reaction
• Fusion reaction
• Decomposition reaction
• Decay

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