Nuclear Reactions: Fission and Fusion
Students will investigate nuclear fission and fusion, including their energy release and applications.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion processes.
- Analyze how mass defect and binding energy relate to the energy released in nuclear reactions.
- Evaluate the potential benefits and challenges of nuclear fusion as an energy source.
Common Core State Standards
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