Fission vs. Fusion

What does the equation E=mc² represent?

• The power of a nuclear reactor

• The relationship between energy and mass

• The speed of light

• The force of gravity

What is radioactive decay?

• The cooling of a nuclear reactor

• The combination of two nuclei

• The process of splitting an atom's nucleus

• The emission of particles from an unstable nucleus

What is the purpose of control rods in a nuclear reactor?

• To generate electricity

• To slow down the chain reaction

• To speed up the chain reaction

• To cool the reactor

What is nuclear fusion?

• The cooling of a reactor

• The emission of neutrons

• The combination of two or more nuclei

• The splitting of an atom's nucleus

What is the main challenge in achieving nuclear fusion on Earth?

• Creating the conditions for fusion

• Finding enough fuel

• Generating electricity

• Cooling the reactor