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What is the primary process used to generate electricity in a nuclear power station?
What is the primary process used to generate electricity in a nuclear power station?
- Nuclear reaction
- Radioactive decay
- Nuclear fusion
- Nuclear fission (correct)
What is the term for the process of splitting a heavy atomic nucleus into two smaller nuclei?
What is the term for the process of splitting a heavy atomic nucleus into two smaller nuclei?
- Nuclear fusion
- Nuclear fission (correct)
- Radioactive decay
- Nuclear reaction
What is the byproduct of nuclear fission?
What is the byproduct of nuclear fission?
- Energy and radiation (correct)
- Energy and heat
- Energy and water
- Energy and gas
What is the term for the spontaneous emission of particles from unstable atomic nuclei?
What is the term for the spontaneous emission of particles from unstable atomic nuclei?
What is the name of the commercial nuclear power station located in Cape Town?
What is the name of the commercial nuclear power station located in Cape Town?
What is the term for the energy produced from controlled nuclear reactions?
What is the term for the energy produced from controlled nuclear reactions?
What is the process of combining two light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus?
What is the process of combining two light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus?
What is the center of an atom called?
What is the center of an atom called?
When did nuclear power become feasible for electricity generation?
When did nuclear power become feasible for electricity generation?
What is the definition of radioactive?
What is the definition of radioactive?
What is the primary fuel used in nuclear power stations?
What is the primary fuel used in nuclear power stations?
What is the purpose of control rods in a nuclear reactor?
What is the purpose of control rods in a nuclear reactor?
What is the function of the steam generator in a nuclear power plant?
What is the function of the steam generator in a nuclear power plant?
What is the main advantage of nuclear power in terms of energy production?
What is the main advantage of nuclear power in terms of energy production?
What is a major disadvantage of nuclear power?
What is a major disadvantage of nuclear power?
What is the purpose of the cooling system in a nuclear power plant?
What is the purpose of the cooling system in a nuclear power plant?
What was the consequence of the Fukushima-Daiichi disaster in 2011?
What was the consequence of the Fukushima-Daiichi disaster in 2011?
What is the purpose of the containment structure in a nuclear power plant?
What is the purpose of the containment structure in a nuclear power plant?
What is a characteristic of nuclear power plants compared to some renewable energy sources?
What is a characteristic of nuclear power plants compared to some renewable energy sources?
What is a safety measure in nuclear power plants?
What is a safety measure in nuclear power plants?
What is the main reason why uranium is used as the primary fuel in nuclear power stations?
What is the main reason why uranium is used as the primary fuel in nuclear power stations?
What is the purpose of the turbine in a nuclear power plant?
What is the purpose of the turbine in a nuclear power plant?
What is a major advantage of nuclear power generation compared to fossil fuels?
What is a major advantage of nuclear power generation compared to fossil fuels?
What is a major challenge associated with nuclear power?
What is a major challenge associated with nuclear power?
What is the primary function of the containment structure in a nuclear power plant?
What is the primary function of the containment structure in a nuclear power plant?
What is a characteristic of nuclear power plants compared to some renewable energy sources?
What is a characteristic of nuclear power plants compared to some renewable energy sources?
What was the consequence of the Fukushima-Daiichi disaster in 2011?
What was the consequence of the Fukushima-Daiichi disaster in 2011?
What is the purpose of monitoring in nuclear power plants?
What is the purpose of monitoring in nuclear power plants?
What is a characteristic of the fuel used in nuclear power stations?
What is a characteristic of the fuel used in nuclear power stations?
What is the purpose of the cooling system in a nuclear power plant?
What is the purpose of the cooling system in a nuclear power plant?
What occurs during the process of nuclear fission?
What occurs during the process of nuclear fission?
What is the purpose of a nuclear power station?
What is the purpose of a nuclear power station?
What is the result of radioactive decay?
What is the result of radioactive decay?
Why did researchers find nuclear power to be practical for electricity generation?
Why did researchers find nuclear power to be practical for electricity generation?
What is the main component of an atom that determines its identity?
What is the main component of an atom that determines its identity?
What is the term for the energy released from the decay of atomic nuclei?
What is the term for the energy released from the decay of atomic nuclei?
What is the purpose of the nucleus in an atom?
What is the purpose of the nucleus in an atom?
What is a characteristic of unstable atomic nuclei?
What is a characteristic of unstable atomic nuclei?
What is the significance of the discovery of nuclear fission in the 1930s?
What is the significance of the discovery of nuclear fission in the 1930s?
What is the role of protons in an atom?
What is the role of protons in an atom?
What is the primary reason why uranium is used as the primary fuel in nuclear power stations?
What is the primary reason why uranium is used as the primary fuel in nuclear power stations?
What is the purpose of the containment structure in a nuclear power plant?
What is the purpose of the containment structure in a nuclear power plant?
What is a major challenge associated with nuclear power?
What is a major challenge associated with nuclear power?
What is the advantage of nuclear power compared to fossil fuels?
What is the advantage of nuclear power compared to fossil fuels?
What is the purpose of the turbine in a nuclear power plant?
What is the purpose of the turbine in a nuclear power plant?
What is the result of a nuclear meltdown?
What is the result of a nuclear meltdown?
What is the purpose of monitoring in nuclear power plants?
What is the purpose of monitoring in nuclear power plants?
What is a characteristic of nuclear fuel?
What is a characteristic of nuclear fuel?
What is the consequence of not having a cooling system in a nuclear power plant?
What is the consequence of not having a cooling system in a nuclear power plant?
What is the primary function of control rods in a nuclear reactor?
What is the primary function of control rods in a nuclear reactor?
What is the primary reason why nuclear power stations use nuclear fission instead of nuclear fusion?
What is the primary reason why nuclear power stations use nuclear fission instead of nuclear fusion?
What is the result of the radioactive decay of an unstable nucleus?
What is the result of the radioactive decay of an unstable nucleus?
What is the role of neutrons in an atomic nucleus?
What is the role of neutrons in an atomic nucleus?
Why is nuclear power considered a viable alternative to fossil fuels?
Why is nuclear power considered a viable alternative to fossil fuels?
What is the purpose of the nucleus in an atom?
What is the purpose of the nucleus in an atom?
What is a characteristic of radioactive materials?
What is a characteristic of radioactive materials?
What is the significance of the discovery of nuclear fission in the 1930s?
What is the significance of the discovery of nuclear fission in the 1930s?
What is the primary component of an atom that determines its chemical properties?
What is the primary component of an atom that determines its chemical properties?
What is the term for the energy released from the decay of atomic nuclei?
What is the term for the energy released from the decay of atomic nuclei?
Why did researchers find nuclear power to be practical for electricity generation?
Why did researchers find nuclear power to be practical for electricity generation?
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