Physics: Concepts and Connections, 4th ed., Art Hobson Chapter 16

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Physics Concepts and Connections, 4th ed., Art
HobsonChapter 16 Fusion and Fission
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Which has more mass?

• A) a whole nucleus
• B) the sum of its parts (the separated nuclei)
• C) It depends on the size of the nucleus.

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Which has more mass?

• A) a whole nucleus before it fissions
• B) the sum of its daughter elements
• C) It depends on the size of the nucleus.

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Which uranium isotope is stable?

• A) U-235
• B) U-236
• C) U-237
• D) U-238

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Gold is found in the Earths crust, but where did
it come from?

• A) Chemical reactions with other elements
• B) Fission reactions of larger atoms
• C) Fusion reactions from stars like our sun
• D) Supernova explosions

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Is it possible for a nuclear power plant to
explode as a result of the nuclear reaction
process of the core?

• A) Yes
• B) No
• C) It depends on the amount and concentration of
  the radioactive fuel.

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What is needed to slow down the chain reaction in
a nuclear power plant?

• A) The control rods must be moved in.
• B) The control rods must be moved out.

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Which kind of nuclear terrorism is most likely?

• A) Seizing and detonating an intact nuclear
  weapon
• B) Seizing or purchasing weapons-grade material
  to build and detonate a nuclear bomb
• C) Sabotaging a nuclear power plant
• D) Detonating a dirty bomb

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Which kind of nuclear terrorism would result in
the greatest destruction?

• A) Seizing and detonating an intact nuclear
  weapon
• B) Seizing or purchasing weapons-grade material
  to build and detonate a nuclear bomb
• C) Sabotaging a nuclear power plant
• D) Detonating a dirty bomb

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