Asked by Eduardo Rosales on Jul 25, 2024
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What type of reactions do uranium rods undergo in a nuclear reactor?
A) Fission
B) Fusion
C) Alpha decay
D) Beta decay
Fission
The splitting of an atomic nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei, accompanied by the release of energy and usually one or more neutrons.
Fusion
A process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.
Alpha Decay
A type of radioactive decay in which an atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle and transforms into a new nucleus.
- Understand the principles of nuclear fission and its relevance to nuclear power generation.
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Fatin Husna Amat SahriJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Uranium rods in a nuclear reactor undergo fission, where the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts, releasing a large amount of energy.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of nuclear fission and its relevance to nuclear power generation.