Choose the BEST answer to the following. A common nuclear fission reactor (a) heats water. (b) generates electricity directly. (c) gets energy from nothing. (d) is a major polluter of the atmosphere.

Q: Why does a neutron make a better nuclear bullet than a proton?

A: A neutron has no charge, so it will not be repelled or absorbed between neutrons and the nucleus.

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A: Nuclear fission is a process in which a large nucleus splits into smaller nuclei and it is used to…

Q: How is nuclear power generated?

A: Introduction: Nuclear power is equal to the rate of nuclear energy with respect to time, nuclear…

Q: What is isotope of helium, and what is the radioactive decay process of helium?

A: Step 1: Isotope: the different forms of element which has same number of proton but has different…

Q: Sustained nuclear fusion has yet to be achieved and remains a hope for abundant future energy. Yet…

A: Sustained nuclear fusion has yet to be achieved and remains a hope for abundant future energy. Still…

Q: It is thought that there is at least 4*10^7 kg of uranium-235 that could be minded. The energy…

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Q: The storage method used for radioactive wastes generated from fission nuclear reactors must be…

A: To see how long the storage methods are designed for.

Q: How the environmental effects of generating electricity with conventional nuclear fission differs…

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Q: What is the renewability of nuclear power?

A: Nuclear energy is produced from urenium which is radioactive ore.

Q: What are the possible ways to support the development of the future nuclear experts

A: Here are the some reasons in support of future nuclear experts:

Q: Choose the BEST answer to the following. Most of the radiation in Earth’s biosphere is (a) natural…

A: The result of the military activities ionizes the radiation by nuclear weapons, the radiation from…

Q: Some rocket scientists are calling for nuclear fission rockets for a Mars Mission. What are their…

A: Nuclear fission rocket engines are designed to directly harnesses the hot nuclear fission products…

Q: What are cobalt gamma rays? Give their uses.

A: Cobalt-60 at higher excited states converts to Nickel-60 by beta emission to stabilize itself.…

Q: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using solar energy compared to nuclear energy

A: There are several advantages of solar energy over nuclear energy. 1. Solar energy is totally free…

Q: A quantity of a radioactive element gives 1,200 alpha particles every 60 seconds, and after 120…

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Q: Radioactive α-emitters are relatively harmless outside the body, but can be dangerous if ingested or…

A: Alpha particles can't penetrate the normal layer of dead cells on the outside of our skin, but they…

Q: Some scientists have predicted that a global nuclear war on the earth would be followed by a severe…

A: After the global nuclear war on the earth, very large amount of smoke and will cover the substantial…

Q: What makes nuclear radiation so useful?

A: Nuclear radiation is energy that is released by elementary particles of the atomic nucleus caused by…

Q: Which is a concern about mining for uranium? O Heated water could be released into the evironment.…

A: To determine: The correct option.

Q: What are the environmental effects of generating electricity with conventional nuclear fission?

A: Nuclear is a zero emission clean energy source. Its generates power with fission of uranium atoms.

Q: Complete the radioactive decay chain below. The arrows indicate the type of decay process. Vertical…

A: We need to complete the table shown in the question. Vertical arrows show alpha decay while diagonal…

Q: What are the pros and cons of nuclear fission?

A: Nuclear fission: When the nucleus of an atom splits into lighter nuclei through a nuclear reaction…

Q: What could happen if there is no nucleosynthesis and nuclear fusion ? What could happen if there is…

A: In a fusion reaction, two light nuclei merge to form a single heavier nucleus.

Q: What happens when one kilogram of uranium undergoes nuclear fission?

A: to find : what happens when 1 kg of Uranium undergoes nuclear fission

Q: A certain radioactive substance has 122,200 atoms with a half-life of 12 minutes. NOTE: This is a…

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Q: The half-life of carbon 14 is 5730 years [ Hint: Use the formula N(t)= N0e^k1 Answer in…

A: Given, N(t1/2)=N02 t1/2 of Carbon 14=5730 years

Q: Why does nuclear fusion only happen at temperatures and pressures?

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Q: Choose the BEST answer to the following. Carbon-14 is primarily produced by cosmic radiation in the…

A: Carbon-14 dating is radiocarbon dating. It is used to determine the age of fossils. Every material…

Q: What are the advantages of nuclear energy?

A: Nuclear power is the use of nuclear reactions that release nuclear energy to generate heat,  which…

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Q: What kind of nuclear power is responsible for sunshine?

A: Reason for sunshine

Q: Describe the following three fuel cycles: once-through, modified open and fully closed. Also state…

A: Once-Through fuel cycle In this Fuel cycle, fuel is only passed one time through reactor, used fuel…

Q: What is the major obstruction to nuclear fusion and why?

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Q: What is the strong nuclear force?

A: Define strong nuclear force. Definition: Strong nuclear force is an electromagnetic force which is…

Q: The half-life of a radioactive isotope is the time it takes for a quantity of the isotope to be…

A: The initial amount of the substance is, N0=140 grams

Q: What occurs when a nitrogen nucleus captures an extra neutron?

A: A neutron is captured by the nitrogen nucleus

Q: this is one of the fundamental forces of nature that is responsible for radioactive decays in matter

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Q: What is the radioactive decay process in helium?

A: Spontaneous breakdown of the atomic nucleus by releasing the energy and matter is called Radioactive…

Q: Choose the best answer to the following: If two protons and two neutrons are removed from the…

A: Step 1Proton and neutron are respectively represented as

Half Life

The concept of Half Life has numerous practical applications some of them includes figuring out the effective drug dosage to finding out when a radioactive becomes safe to use. If you look for a career in Nuclear Physics you will need this concept.