I WONDER - What Is A Nuclear Reaction?

I WONDER - What Is A Nuclear Reaction?

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Physics, Science, Engineering

KG - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial explains two methods of extracting energy from atoms: fission and fusion. Fission involves splitting a large atom into smaller parts, releasing significant energy, and is the process used in nuclear power plants. Fusion, on the other hand, combines two small atoms to form a larger one, a process that powers stars like the sun. Scientists are working to replicate fusion on Earth, but it remains a complex challenge.

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How do stars like our sun generate energy according to the text?

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What challenges do scientists face in making fusion work on Earth?

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