Practice Nuclear Energy (2.6) - Energy - IB 10 Sciences (Group 4)- Physics

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Question 1.
What is nuclear fission?
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Think of breaking something into smaller pieces.
Question 2.
What does a nuclear power plant do?
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Consider what energy source is being utilized.
3Question 3.
What happens during nuclear fission?
- Atoms combine
- Atoms split
- Energy is absorbed
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Remember the term 'fission' relates to splitting.
4Question 4.
True or False: Fusion is a process where atomic nuclei split.
- True
- False
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Consider what the prefix 'fuse' means.
Question 5.
Analyze the potential risks involved in nuclear energy production and propose safety measures that could mitigate these risks.
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Think about past nuclear incidents and the lessons learned.
Question 6.
Evaluate how the principles of fission and fusion can be harnessed as part of future energy solutions.
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Consider current technology and future innovations in energy.

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