Fission and fusion 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? PhysicsRadioactivityGCSEOCR Created by: AliceCreated on: 04-04-13 16:44 In the process of fission, what happens to the large unstable nucleus? it splits up 1 of 6 What is the heat energy that is released when the above happens used for? to boil water to produce steam 2 of 6 The pressure of the steam acts on the turbine blades making them turn, what does the turbine do and what does this produce? turns the generator, producing electricity 3 of 6 When uranium fissions, what does this start? chain reaction 4 of 6 What is meant by 'chain reaction'?q extra neutrons that are emitted cause further nuclei to split, producing a large amount of energy 5 of 6 In a nucleur power station what are the atoms of uranium bombarded with that causes them to split? neutrons 6 of 6
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