Lab: Kinetic Energy

Question 1

Question 1

Revolt · Accepted Answer

nucleus

Question 2

Question 2

Revolt · Accepted Answer

more

Question 3

Why are we able to use nuclear energy for practical purposes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The reactions are controlled to regulate energy output.

Question 4

Describe some of the practical uses of controlled fission reactions.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The current practical uses of controlled fission include producing electricity, powering watercraft such as submarines and ships, and powering some spacecraft.

Question 5

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Controlled fission reactions produce electricity.; Controlled fission reactions power spacecraft.; Controlled fission reactions power watercraft.

Question 6

What are the potential problems for nearby water sources when using nuclear energy? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It contaminates water with radioactive waste.; It adds very hot water to cool water environments.; It creates hazardous conditions for organisms living in the water.; It uses a resource that becomes scarce during a drought.

Question 7

A power plant needs to slow down the fission reactions in its nuclear reactor. In which direction should the uranium-containing rods in the diagram be moved?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

down

Question 8

Why is fusion nuclear energy currently not widely used as a source of electricity?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Fusion reactions require very high temperatures and pressure.

Question 9

What are the products of a fission reaction? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

lighter atoms; energy; neutrons

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