What is the fundamental principle that both atomic bombs and nuclear power plants operate on?

Understanding Nuclear Reactions

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Thermal expansion
Chemical reactions
Nuclear fission
Nuclear fusion
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In nuclear fission, what is typically used to initiate the reaction?
Photons
Neutrons
Electrons
Protons
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a characteristic of nuclear fission reactions regarding the products formed?
They always produce the same products
They can produce different products from the same reactants
They do not release energy
They do not involve neutrons
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a chain reaction in the context of nuclear fission?
A reaction that does not involve neutrons
A reaction that involves only chemical changes
A reaction that continuously produces energy
A reaction that stops after one cycle
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are atomic bombs more destructive than traditional bombs?
They are larger in size
They release nuclear energy, which is much greater than chemical energy
They are easier to detonate
They use more explosive material
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do nuclear reactors prevent explosions like atomic bombs?
By using chemical reactions
By using controlled chain reactions
By using more explosive material
By using less uranium
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of enrichment in nuclear fuel processing?
To increase the amount of non-fissile material
To increase the amount of fissile material
To decrease the energy output
To make the fuel less reactive
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