nuclear radiation alternative name
ionising radiation
Which is more powerful fission or fusion
fussion
The half-life of radon-222 is 3.8 days . how much of a 100 g ample is left after 15.2 days
6.25
What is this disadvantage of nuclear?
high radioactivity, as well as having a very long half life .
Nuclear power plants produce
radioactive waste that must be stored properly
What does nuclear radiation do to the body?
damage the DNA in our cells
Do nuclear power plants use fission or fusion
fission
carbon-14 has a half life of 5730 days . if a sample contains 70 mg originally , how much is left after 17,190 years ?
8.75
Pros Of Nuclear Energy
pollution free , Reliable energy source
What is the main reason that people are hesitant to use nuclear energy?
What are the 3 types of nuclear radiation?
alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays.
what is more safer fission or fusion
fusion
The half-life for cobalt-60 is 5.272 . how much of a gram sample would remain after 15.810 years ?
20
what is the biggest danger of nuclear energy
radioactive melt down and radio remote atomic bombs
Nuclear power plants require a lot of water to operate.
True or lase
true
Which part of human body is first highly affected by nuclear radiation?
Bone marrow
Do you need uranium for nuclear fusion
no
how much of a 500 g sample of potassium-42 is left after 62 hours ? the half life of K-42 is 12.4 hours
15.26
Cons Of Nuclear Energy
Nuclear waste ,
Uranium is technically non-renewable
What happens to the heat that is produced from fission reactions that occur in nuclear power plants?
What is the main source of nuclear radiation?
natural deposits of uranium, potassium and thorium
whats is the difference between the two
Fission releases energy when atoms are split, while fusion releases energy when atoms are joined
The half life of phosphorus -32 is 14.28 how much of a 280 gram sample would remain after 28.56 days
70
what percent of electrify is made by nuclear power plants
11 %
How is the heat generated by the reactor core of a nuclear power plant used to provide power to buildings?
It generates steam, which turns a turbine, powering a generator.