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Fission and fusion
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |