Nuclear Energy

Energy that comes from the nucleus of an atom. A form of potential energy.

• chemical energy

• Nuclear energy

• Sound energy

• Electrical energy

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What is the primary fuel used in nuclear reactors to produce nuclear energy?

• Coal

• Uranium

• Natural Gas

• Hydrogen

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Which type of nuclear reaction is primarily used in nuclear power plants to generate energy?

• Nuclear Fusion

• Nuclear Fission

• Radioactive Decay

• Nuclear Transmutation

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What is the main advantage of nuclear energy over fossil fuels?

• Produces greenhouse gases

• Unlimited fuel supply

• High energy density

• Low initial cost

Which of the following is a common byproduct of nuclear fission in power plants?

• Helium

• Carbon Dioxide

• Plutonium

• Methane

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

• To increase the rate of reaction

• To absorb neutrons and regulate the reaction

• To cool down the reactor

• To convert heat into electricity

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Which of the following is a major concern associated with nuclear energy?

• Air pollution

• Nuclear waste disposal

• High fuel costs

• Low energy output

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What is the process called when two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy?

• Nuclear Fission

• Nuclear Fusion

• Radioactive Decay

• Nuclear Transmutation

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Which country was the first to develop and use nuclear energy for electricity generation?

• United States

• France

• Russia

• United Kingdom

What is the term for the minimum amount of fissile material needed to maintain a nuclear chain reaction?

• Critical Mass

• Subcritical Mass

• Supercritical Mass

• Threshold Mass

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