What is fission?

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joining small atomic nuclei together to form a larger one. This process releases energy.

a long, slender tube containing pellets of fissionable material, which provide fuel for nuclear reactors

splitting a large atomic nucleus into smaller pieces. This process releases energy.

a reaction where the product of the reaction causes further reactions to take place

a reactor that produces heat and electricity through nuclear fission

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What is a nuclear reactor?

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joining small atomic nuclei together to form a larger one. This process releases energy.

a reactor that produces heat and electricity through nuclear fission

splitting a large atomic nucleus into smaller pieces. This process releases energy.

a long, slender tube containing pellets of fissionable material, which provide fuel for nuclear reactors

a reaction where the product of the reaction causes further reactions to take place

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What is a chain reaction?

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splitting a large atomic nucleus into smaller pieces. This process releases energy.

a long, slender tube containing pellets of fissionable material, which provide fuel for nuclear reactors

joining small atomic nuclei together to form a larger one. This process releases energy.

a reactor that produces heat and electricity through nuclear fission

a reaction where the product of the reaction causes further reactions to take place

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What is a fuel rod?

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a reactor that produces heat and electricity through nuclear fission

splitting a large atomic nucleus into smaller pieces. This process releases energy.

a long, slender tube containing pellets of fissionable material, which provide fuel for nuclear reactors

joining small atomic nuclei together to form a larger one. This process releases energy.

a reaction where the product of the reaction causes further reactions to take place

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What is fussion?

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a reactor that produces heat and electricity through nuclear fission

splitting a large atomic nucleus into smaller pieces. This process releases energy.

a long, slender tube containing pellets of fissionable material, which provide fuel for nuclear reactors

joining small atomic nuclei together to form a larger one. This process releases energy.

a reaction where the product of the reaction causes further reactions to take place

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