Homework 4_ Nuclear and Wind Energy_ EGEE 101 (SP24 WC ONLINE MERGED)

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Homework 4: Nuclear and Wind Energy Due Mar 18 at 11:59pm Points 100 Questions 6 Available Feb 19 at 12am - Mar 28 at 11:59pm Time Limit None Allowed Attempts Unlimited Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 129 minutes 100 out of 100 Score for this attempt: 100 out of 100 Submitted Feb 19 at 1:52pm This attempt took 129 minutes. Question 1 10 / 10 pts Correct! two protons and two neutrons - a helium nucleus alpha Correct! an electron beta Correct! a very high energy bundle of electromagnetic energy gamma Question 2 10 / 10 pts Take the Quiz Again Match the type of nuclear radiation to the particles that are produced.
Correct! reduces the atomic number by two and the atomic weight by four - the original atom is now a different element alpha Correct! increases the atomic number by one and does not change the atomic weight - the original atom is now a different element beta Correct! does not change the atomic number or weight - the original atom is now in a more stable state but is otherwise unchanged gamma Question 3 20 / 20 pts Correct! Location of the radioactive material Core Correct! Typically Uranium 235 but could be other radioactive elements Fuel Correct! Graphite, water, or another material that slows neutrons without absorbing too many Moderator Correct! Mechanism for absorbing neutrons to slow the nuclear chain reaction or allow it to speed up Match the type of nuclear radiation with its effect on the nucleus that is decaying. Match the nuclear reactor part with its function.
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