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WorksheetsFission vs Fusion
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
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1.
The splitting of a nucleus into smaller nuclei is
a)
fusion
b)
fission
c)
half-life
d)
gamma radiation
2.
The product of nuclear fission includes
a)
neutrons and electrons
b)
several nuclei and neutrons
c)
several nuclei and electrons
d)
several nuclei and protons
3.
Which of the following is true about nuclear fission?
a)
The mass of the product is greater than the mass of the original nucleus
b)
The mass of the product is less than that of the original nucleus
c)
The mass of the product is the same as the mass of the original nucleus
d)
The mass of the product is 100 times greater than the original nucleus
4.
What is a chain reaction?
a)
When electrons travel are emitted causing electricity
b)
When a nuclear fission reaction occurs, the protons emitted can strike other nuclei in the sample, and cause them to split
c)
When a nuclear fission reaction occurs, the neutrons emitted can strike other nuclei in the sample, and cause them to split
d)
When a nuclear fission reaction occurs, the electrons emitted can strike other nuclei in the sample, and cause them to split
5.
What is a beneficial aspect of nuclear fission?
a)
The ability to absorb energy
b)
The ability to release tremendous amounts of energy
c)
The ability to produce more energy than nuclear fusion
d)
There are no beneficial aspects of nuclear fission
6.
Two nuclei with low masses are combined to form one nucleus of larger mass is called what?
a)
Nuclear fission
b)
Nuclear fussion
c)
Nuclear half-life
d)
Half-life
7.
Which of the following is true about nuclear fusion?
a)
It is easy to implement.
b)
It produces less energy than nuclear fission.
c)
It produces more energy than nuclear fission.
d)
It has the ability to occur easily in everyday life.
8.
What is true about nuclear fusion?
a)
The mass of the product is less than that of the original nucleus
b)
The mass of the product is 100 times less than that of the original nucleus
c)
The mass of the product is the same as that of the original nucleus
d)
The mass of the product is greater than that of the original nucleus
9.
How do nuclear power-plants work?
a)
Fusion
b)
Half-life
c)
Fission
d)
Fusion or fission
10.
What is not a property of strong force?
a)
strong force is weaker than electric force
b)
strong force is stronger than electric force
c)
strong force holds the nucleus together
d)
strong force interacts with neutrons and protons
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