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4.4 Nuclear fission and fusion

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Question 15
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Immediately after fission, the two nuclei produced move away at high speed. Which statement explains why?

[1]
A

The gamma rays emitted push the two nuclei apart as they leave

B

Energy released by the fission fills their kinetic energy stores

C

The neutron absorbed before fission pushes the two nuclei apart

D

The two nuclei are attracted to the walls of the container

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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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