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Fission and fusion
Question | Answer |
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What is nuclear fission? | When one atom splits into smaller atoms. |
What is nuclear fusion? | When two atoms are put together to make a larger atom. |
What is the function of a turbine? | To turn the generator |
What role does steam play in making electricity? | Steam turns the blades of the turbine |
How does a generator work? | A roll of copper spins inside a group of magnets |
What is an isotope? | Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons. |
Why do smaller atoms undergo fusion? | They have less force inside the nuclesu |
What source of energy powers most nuclear power plants. | uranium |
During nuclear fission , what form of energy is released? | heat energy |