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Flashcards by alex.examtime9373, updated more than 1 year ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Types of nuclear reactions | 1. Alpha, beta or gamma emission from radioactive nuclei; 2. Nuclear fission; 3. Nuclear fusion |
| Einstein's Mass-Energy Equivalence Equation: | E = mc² |
| Fission | The splitting of a large nucleus into two smaller nuclei, along with a release of energy and neutrons |
| Fission chain reaction | occurs when at least one neutron is emitted, which then goes on to cause another fission reaction |
| Example of fission reactions | Nuclear reactors |
| Fusion | Combining two smaller nuclei to form a single larger nucleus, with the release of energy |
| Example of fusion reaction | How the sun gets its energy |
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