More Nuclear Fission
Physics: Cambridge International GCSE Supplement, topic 5.1.11
Nuclear Fission
If nuclear fission is not controlled, then the rate of nuclear fission can become faster and faster. This starts a chain reaction where each stage of fission produces more and more energy. This could lead to an explosion.
Atom bombs
- Atom bombs use these chain reactions to create large explosions and release lots of energy.
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Which of these is a possible fuel for an atom bomb?
Which of the following are true of nuclear fission?
Which isotope of uranium is used in nuclear fission?