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What is a chain reaction?
Think about how one reaction can lead to another.
Name one component of a nuclear reactor.
There are several parts involved in a reactor.
What initiates a chain reaction in nuclear fission?
Consider what is released during fission.
Controlled chain reactions are used in:
Think about where we use nuclear energy safely.
If each fission reaction releases approximately 200 MeV, how many reactions need to take place to produce 1 GJ of energy?
Convert energy units to match and perform the division.
Analyze the potential risks and benefits of using chain reactions for energy production versus weaponization.
Consider both sides of the nuclear technology's impact.
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