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Which form of energy is released from the nucleus of atoms?
Which form of energy is released from the nucleus of atoms?
- Nuclear energy (correct)
- Mechanical energy
- Electrical energy
- Chemical energy
What is the equation that represents mass-energy equivalence?
What is the equation that represents mass-energy equivalence?
- c = me
- c = me^2
- m = ec^2
- e = mc^2 (correct)
Which process involves splitting a large nucleus into smaller pieces?
Which process involves splitting a large nucleus into smaller pieces?
- Fission (correct)
- Transmutation
- Fusion
- Chemical reaction
Which type of nuclear reaction occurs when the nuclei of atoms are fused together?
Which type of nuclear reaction occurs when the nuclei of atoms are fused together?
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What is the process of splitting atoms called?
What is the process of splitting atoms called?
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What is the main source of energy for the Sun?
What is the main source of energy for the Sun?
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Which energy source is used to produce electricity at the Dukovany Nuclear Power Station in the Czech Republic?
Which energy source is used to produce electricity at the Dukovany Nuclear Power Station in the Czech Republic?
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What is the approximate percentage of the world's electricity generated by nuclear power plants?
What is the approximate percentage of the world's electricity generated by nuclear power plants?
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What is the main purpose of the turbine in a nuclear power plant?
What is the main purpose of the turbine in a nuclear power plant?
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How much energy (in TWh) is produced by nuclear power plants globally?
How much energy (in TWh) is produced by nuclear power plants globally?
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