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(Physics only) Interpret simple diagrams of nuclear fission and chain reactions.
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Nuclear fission and fusion
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(Physics only) Interpret simple diagrams of nuclear fission and chain reactions
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- nuclear fission: The process of splitting a large unstable nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing energy.
- chain reaction: A series of fission events where emitted neutrons cause further fission in nearby nuclei.
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Misinterpreting Diagrams: Carefully label each part of the diagram and ensure you understand the function of neutrons in initiating further fission events.
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- (Physics only) Define nuclear fission as the splitting of a large unstable nucleus.
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- (Physics only) Identify uranium and plutonium as examples of nuclei that can undergo fission.
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- (Physics only) Describe how a neutron is absorbed by a large nucleus before fission.
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- (Physics only) Describe how fission produces two smaller nuclei.
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- (Physics only) State that fission releases energy.
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