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Contents
Outcomes
Specification References
- 7.17 understand that a nucleus of U-235 can be split (process of fission) by collision with a neutron, and that this process releases energy in the form of kinetic energy of the fission products
- 7.18 recall that the fission of U-235 produces two daughter nuclei and a small number of neutrons
- 7.19 understand that a chain reaction can be set up if the neutrons produced by one fission strike other U-235 nuclei
- 7.20 understand the role played by the control rods and moderator when the fission process is used as an energy source to generate electricity
Main Body of Lesson
Plenary
Homework
Additional Information
Resources Required
- Geiger-Muller counter
- kit containing alpha, beta and gamma sources
- different materials of different thicknesses
Textbook References
Website References
Skills Addressed
Safety/Hazards
- Don't keep the sources outside their boxex for too long!