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What is nuclear energy?

Energy in the atmosphere

Energy in the nucleus of an atom (correct)

Energy in the core of the Earth

Energy in the ocean

What is the official name for the power that holds the nucleus together?

Strong force (correct)

Electromagnetic force

Gravitational force

Weak force

What is used to produce nuclear fission in a nuclear reactor?

Pellets of uranium (correct)

Pellets of silver

Pellets of gold

Pellets of lead

What process releases energy from the atom in nuclear energy production?

Nuclear fission Signup and view all the answers

What are the tiny particles released when uranium atoms split in a nuclear reactor?

Fission products Signup and view all the answers

How is nuclear energy described in the text?

Nuclear energy is described as the energy in the nucleus, or core, of an atom. Signup and view all the answers

What is the fuel used to produce nuclear fission in a nuclear reactor?

The fuel used to produce nuclear fission in a nuclear reactor is pellets of the element uranium. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a nuclear reactor or power plant?

A nuclear reactor or power plant is a series of machines that can control nuclear fission to produce electricity. Signup and view all the answers

What are the particles released when uranium atoms split in a nuclear reactor called?

The particles released when uranium atoms split in a nuclear reactor are called fission products. Signup and view all the answers

What is the official name for the power that holds the nucleus together?

The power that holds the nucleus together is officially called the 'strong force.' Signup and view all the answers

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Nuclear Energy Basics

Nuclear energy is a form of energy production that releases energy from the atom.

Nuclear Forces

The official name for the power that holds the nucleus together is the strong nuclear force.

Nuclear Reactors

Neutrons are used to produce nuclear fission in a nuclear reactor.
The function of a nuclear reactor or power plant is to produce energy through nuclear fission.

Nuclear Fission Process

Nuclear fission releases energy from the atom in nuclear energy production.
When uranium atoms split in a nuclear reactor, they release tiny particles called neutrons.

Key Terms

The particles released when uranium atoms split in a nuclear reactor are called neutrons.
The fuel used to produce nuclear fission in a nuclear reactor is uranium.

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Test your knowledge of nuclear energy with this quiz! Explore the science behind nuclear power, its environmental impact, and its role in the global energy mix.