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4.4 Nuclear fission and fusion

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Question 17
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Why does a nuclear reactor need a supply of neutrons?

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A

Neutrons are the only particles that can be absorbed by a nucleus

B

Spontaneous fission releases no energy, so the fuel cannot be used

C

Spontaneous fission is rare, so few nuclei would split without them

D

Neutrons remove the gamma rays that would otherwise be emitted by it

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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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