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4.4 Nuclear fission and fusion

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A model of a chain reaction is used with two samples of a fissionable material, P and Q. Figure shows the number of fissions in each round of the model.

Figure: The number of fissions in each round of the model, for samples P and Q

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a.

Use Figure to determine the number of fissions in round 5 for sample P.

[1]
b.

Give two conclusions about sample Q that can be made from Figure. Do not use numbers from the graph in your answer.

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c.

Suggest which sample, P or Q, models what happens inside a nuclear reactor. Give a reason for your answer.

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4.4 Nuclear fission and fusion Questions

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40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 4.4 Nuclear fission and fusion, covering 4.4.1 Nuclear fission and 4.4.2 Nuclear fusion. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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