Nuclear Energy

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What is Nuclear Fission?

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A process in which a large nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei, releasing energy.

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What nuclear process occurs in the sun?

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Nuclear Fusion.

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What is required for Nuclear Fusion?

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Hydrogen.

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Which type of radiation has the highest penetrating power?

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Gamma radiation.

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What are the two main ways nuclear energy is produced?

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Fission and Fusion.

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Define Nuclear Fusion.

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A process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is the primary fuel for Nuclear Fission?

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Uranium-235.

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What is a chain reaction in nuclear fission?

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A series of reactions where the products of one reaction initiate further reactions.

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What type of radiation is Alpha radiation?

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A type of radiation consisting of helium nuclei, which has low penetrating power.

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What is the difference between Fission and Fusion?

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Fission splits a large nucleus, while Fusion combines small nuclei.