Transcript Which of the following is not one of the four general

Physics: Concepts and
th
Connections, 4 ed.,
Art Hobson
Chapter 16 – Fusion and Fission
Which has more mass?
A) a whole nucleus
B) the sum of its parts (the separated nuclei)
C) It depends on the size of the nucleus.
Which has more mass?
A) a whole nucleus before it fissions
B) the sum of its daughter elements
C) It depends on the size of the nucleus.
Which uranium isotope is stable?
A) U-235
B) U-236
C) U-237
D) U-238
Gold is found in the Earth’s crust, but
where did it come from?
A) Chemical reactions with other elements
B) Fission reactions of larger atoms
C) Fusion reactions from stars like our sun
D) Supernova explosions
Is it possible for a nuclear power
plant to explode as a result of the
nuclear reaction process of the core?
A) Yes
B) No
C) It depends on the amount and
concentration of the radioactive fuel.
What is needed to slow down the
chain reaction in a nuclear power
plant?
A) The control rods must be moved in.
B) The control rods must be moved out.
Which kind of nuclear terrorism is
most likely?
A) Seizing and detonating an intact nuclear
weapon
B) Seizing or purchasing weapons-grade
material to build and detonate a nuclear
bomb
C) Sabotaging a nuclear power plant
D) Detonating a “dirty” bomb
Which kind of nuclear terrorism would
result in the greatest destruction?
A) Seizing and detonating an intact nuclear
weapon
B) Seizing or purchasing weapons-grade
material to build and detonate a nuclear
bomb
C) Sabotaging a nuclear power plant
D) Detonating a “dirty” bomb
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A)
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