Physics Module P2.7 Nuclear Fission
- Created by: Charlie Lee-Bird
- Created on: 28-03-13 17:26
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- P2.7 Energy from the Nucleus - Nuclear Fission
- When a Neutron undergoes Fission it releases .....
- Two or three Neutrons at high speed
- Energy in the form of Radiation
- The Water acts as a coolant
- Molecules gain Kinetic Energy from Neutrons
- Water transfers energy for heating to the exchanger from the core
- Reactor core made of thick steel
- Able to withstand high temperatures and high pressures
- Inside a Nuclear Reactor .....
- Consists of Uranium fuel rods in the core
- Water acts as a moderator because it slows down Nuclear Fission Neutrons
- Contains : Fuel Rods, Control Rods and Water at high pressure
- Fission Neutrons are slowed down by collisions with atoms in water
- Control Rods absorb surplus Neutrons - keeps chain reaction under control - depth of rods adjusted to maintain steady chain reaction
- Consists of Uranium fuel rods in the core
- Core enclosed by thick concrete walls
- Absorb radiation that escapes through the steel
- When a Neutron undergoes Fission it releases .....
- Inside a Nuclear Reactor .....
- Consists of Uranium fuel rods in the core
- Water acts as a moderator because it slows down Nuclear Fission Neutrons
- Contains : Fuel Rods, Control Rods and Water at high pressure
- Fission Neutrons are slowed down by collisions with atoms in water
- Control Rods absorb surplus Neutrons - keeps chain reaction under control - depth of rods adjusted to maintain steady chain reaction
- Consists of Uranium fuel rods in the core
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