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What process powers the sun and other stars?
What process powers the sun and other stars?
- Radioactive decay
- Nuclear fission
- Nuclear fusion (correct)
- Half-life decay
Which characteristic is described by the concept of half-life in radioactive decay?
Which characteristic is described by the concept of half-life in radioactive decay?
- The rate at which a nucleus loses energy
- The time for half of a sample to undergo decay (correct)
- The energy released during nuclear fusion
- The time taken for complete decay of a substance
What is the process in which a heavy atomic nucleus splits into lighter nuclei?
What is the process in which a heavy atomic nucleus splits into lighter nuclei?
- Radioactive decay
- Half-life decay
- Nuclear fusion
- Nuclear fission (correct)
Which type of energy is required to disassemble a nucleus into its protons and neutrons?
Which type of energy is required to disassemble a nucleus into its protons and neutrons?
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What is the main application of nuclear fission reactions?
What is the main application of nuclear fission reactions?
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Which process involves emitting radiation as an atomic nucleus loses energy?
Which process involves emitting radiation as an atomic nucleus loses energy?
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What is the primary purpose of nuclear reactors?
What is the primary purpose of nuclear reactors?
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Why is the strong nuclear force important in atomic nuclei?
Why is the strong nuclear force important in atomic nuclei?
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What makes neutron stars incredibly dense?
What makes neutron stars incredibly dense?
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What differentiates isotopes from each other?
What differentiates isotopes from each other?
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How does a neutron star form?
How does a neutron star form?
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What role do nuclear fission reactions play in nuclear reactors?
What role do nuclear fission reactions play in nuclear reactors?
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