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  1. Question #6dcaa + Example - Socratic

    False. Radioactive decay is a process in which an unstable nucleus emits alpha particles (α), beta particles (β), or gamma rays (γ) and becomes a different nucleus. nucleus → different nucleus …

  2. Site Map - Fission and Fusion Questions and Videos | Socratic

    How are fusion and fission similar? How does nuclear fission create energy? How can fission and fusion be used? Which produces more energy, nuclear fission or nuclear fusion? Is the source …

  3. Where are the fundamental forces found? - Socratic

    The weak nuclear force is mostly found in the sun for it to be able to make energy out of fusion. So weak nuclear force is found in all the stars and is the force that creates the energy giving …

  4. What do we mean by a 'chain reaction' when describing nuclear …

    The nuclei of heavy elements can be destabilised when struck by a neutron of the right energy, and then split to yield two smaller nuclei and a large amount of energy. They also release …

  5. Answers edited by SCooke - Socratic

    How can we curb human population growth? How do nuclear fusion reactions start? How can GMOs be helpful to humans?

  6. Site Map - Astrophysics Lessons | Socratic

    What fusion reactions other than Hydrogen are important in stars? What happens in Earth's interior to produce Earth's magnetic field? Why are planetary orbits elliptical and why do …

  7. Question #43b93 - Socratic

    The strong nuclear force. The strong nuclear force is an attractive force which holds protons to each other. neutrons to each other and protons to neutrons. It falls off much more rapidly than …

  8. What is the environmental impact of a nuclear-powered electrical ...

    Good question. I will argue that a nuclear reactor has LESS an environmental impact than a coal powered fire station. A nuclear reactor operates for a year; the bigger ones have a capacity to …

  9. Site Map - Nuclear Equations Questions and Videos | Socratic

    What is the radionuclide? Given the nuclear equation #""_1^1H + X -> _3^6Li + _2^4He#, what is the particle represented by #X#? What is the difference between fission, fusion, and their …

  10. Site Map - Nuclear Half-Life Questions and Videos | Socratic

    What is the half life of Uranium 234? What is nuclear waste half life? What is the exponential decay formula? What is the formula when two exponential-decay processes take place …