Nuclear Fission

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Nuclear Fission: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Nuclear Fission, Atom Bomb, Neutron Reflector in Nuclear Reactor & Cooling System in Nuclear Reactor etc.

Important Questions on Nuclear Fission

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What type of nuclei is (preferably) needed for slowing down fast neutrons?

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The reaction of neutron-induced fission occurs when a _____ interacts with a fissile or fissionable nucleus and the nucleus becomes unstable.

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Fission may take place in any of the heavy nuclei after capture of a _____.

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Fission may take place in any of the heavy nuclei after capture of a neutron.

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_____are considered to be relatively safe because the fuel is already dissolved in liquid and they operate at lower pressures than do conventional nuclear reactors ?

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Is the Dhruva reactor is India's largest nuclear research reactor. 

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How many types of reactors are there?
 

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Which is the best type of nuclear reactor?
 

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Coolant in a nuclear reactor is used to remove _____generated from it. 

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Is the cooling water in a nuclear reactor radioactive?
 

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Why is a cooling system necessary in a nuclear reactor?
 

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The average translational kinetic energy depends only on _____ temperature.

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Does average kinetic energy depend only on temperature?
 

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How do you find the kinetic energy of a thermal neutron?
 

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In a nuclear change the elements can change from_____?

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Nuclear fission is the process in which a large nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei with the release of energy. 

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Is nuclear fusion safe?
 

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What is nuclear fission example?
 

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Why do neutrons induce fission?

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Why does the process of spontaneous nuclear fission occur in heavy nuclei?