Multiple Choice
Detonation of a fission type atomic bomb is started by
A) splitting a small piece of uranium.
B) pressing together several small pieces of uranium.
C) igniting a small thermonuclear bomb.
D) turning on a laser cross fire.
E) none of these
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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Q11: A proton has the greatest mass in
Q12: When uranium-238 absorbs a neutron,it<br>A)fissions.<br>B)becomes a beta
Q14: Three isotopes that undergo nuclear fission are<br>A)Th-239,U-235,Pu-239.<br>B)Th-238,U-235,Pu-239.<br>C)Th-235,U-235,Pu-239.<br>D)U-233,U-235,Pu-239.<br>E)none
Q15: A sphere of pure U-235 will explode
Q17: If carbon were used as nuclear fuel,it
Q18: Compared to the mass of a uranium
Q19: Control is exercised in a nuclear reactor
Q20: Fusing two iron nuclei yields a net<br>A)absorption
Q21: A nucleon has more potential energy with
Q35: In gaseous form at the same temperature,