Nuclear Fission and Fusion
Students explore the processes of nuclear fission and fusion as sources of energy. They will compare the conditions required for each process and their respective applications.
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Students explore the processes of nuclear fission and fusion as sources of energy. They will compare the conditions required for each process and their respective applications.
Key Questions
- What is nuclear fission and how is a chain reaction controlled?
- What is nuclear fusion and why is it difficult to achieve on Earth?
- How do fission and fusion compare as energy sources?
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