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4.4 Nuclear fission and fusion

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Figure shows a single nuclear fission event.

Figure: A single nuclear fission event

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Name particle X.

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b.

Describe how the sizes of nuclei Y and Z compare.

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c.

The wavy arrow shows radiation that is emitted during the fission. Name this radiation.

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d.

Describe what the uranium nucleus does before it splits.

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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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