Fission and Fusion
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is nuclear fusion?
When a uranium nucleus absorbs a neutron.
The coming together of small nuclei to form larger nuclei.
The emission of neutrons from an atomic nucleus.
The breaking apart of larger nuclei into smaller nuclei.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Where does this process normally occur?
Inside the Earth.
Inside a nuclear reactor.
Inside the Sun.
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which is NOT a feature of this reaction?
There is a net release of energy from this reaction.
A lot of energy is released.
A lot of energy is required to start the reaction.
There is a net loss of energy from this reaction.
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of these is NOT an isotope of hydrogen?
Deuterium
Tritium
Helium
Hydrogen
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What are two functions of the 'control rods' in a nuclear reactor?
To control the rate of the chain reaction.
To slow down the neutrons so that they are absorbed by uranium nuclei.
To conduct the heat generated to the water to make steam.
To stop the reaction in the case of an emergency.
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the correct order of events in terms of how energy is transformed in a nuclear reactor?
nuclear to kinetic to kinetic to heat to electrical
nuclear to kinetic to heat to kinetic to electrical
nuclear to heat to kinetic to kinetic to electrical
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7.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the name of the particle absorbed by a uranium nucleus in nuclear fission?
(Answer one word, lower case, make sure spelling is correct)
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