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Fission is the splitting of an atom, fusion is the joining of 2 atoms into one. In most fission, neutrons are bomabarded at the nucleus of uranium or plutonium and this causes a ripple effect of more neutons being released from the fuel. The process generates large amounts of heat which is either used for destruction or steam engines. Fusion most often occurs with 2 Hydrogens being fused together to form helium. Deuterium (Hydrogen with a neutron and proton instead of just a proton) and tritium (one proton and two neutrons) are high energy atoms that are used in testing nuclear fusion. Our star (the sun) is based, like most stars, on Hydrogen being fused to generate heat and Helium.
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What kind of reactor does the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant have?
Few specifics have been supplied by Matt Groening regarding the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. The nuclear assembly was cited as a Fissionator 1952 Slow-Fission Reactor, but beyond that, we can only guess. It presents all the appearances of the pressurized water reactor plant with which we are somewhat familiar, as these are the most common types in the US.
Factors of a nuclear power plant?
Factors-what does this mean? factors affecting location of a nuclear plant
Did Matt groening work at a nuclear power plant?
No he doesn't. He works/worked as the creator of the Simpson's. Why do you think he works at a nuclear power plant?
Where do Homer work?
nuclear power plant
What is the difference between a nuclear power station and coal fired power station?
The difference is in the name; nuclear power plants produce electricity via a nuclear reaction producing head to turn a turbine, whereas coal fired power plants burn coal to produce the same efffect.
Is a nuclear power plant producing electricity an example of nuclear fusion?
No, a nuclear power plant producing electricity is an example of nuclear fission, not fusion. In nuclear fission, the nucleus of an atom is split, releasing energy, whereas in nuclear fusion, atomic nuclei combine to release energy.
Does nuclear power plants uses nuclear fusion?
No, they rely on fission. Controlled fusion is the holy grail of nuclear power.
How is nuclear generation similar to nuclear fusion?
There is very little similarity between present day power plants which use nuclear fission, and any possible nuclear fusion plant of the future
How does nuclear get its power?
Nuclear power is produced through two processes: Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion.
How do you use fission and fusion in a nuclear power plant?
In a nuclear power plant, nuclear fission is used to generate energy by splitting atoms of uranium or another fuel. This process releases a large amount of heat, which is used to produce steam to drive turbines and generators to create electricity. Nuclear fusion, on the other hand, is a process where atoms are combined at extremely high temperatures and pressures to release energy, but it is not currently used in commercial nuclear power plants due to the technical challenges involved.
Where is the Nuclear Fission Power plant in Alaska?
There is no nuclear power plant in Alaska.
Is it fusion or fission that provides energy for nuclear power stations?
Fission of usually Uranium
Why do some scientists believe nuclear fusion is better than fission in a reaction?
Fusion produces no radioactive waste, and can yield a constant flow of energy instead of in nuclear fission where a nuclear power plant must be refueled and closed for 40-100 days out of the year.
How does nuclear fission and nuclear fusion get power?
The mass defect due to fission or fusion converts to energy according to the equation: E = m c 2
What type of power does nuclear fission have?
Fusion power is the power generated by the nuclear fusion processes. Fusion power is a primary area of researc in plasma physics. For example, the sun is a natural fusion reactor.
How are nuclear fusion and nuclear fission different from each other?
Nuclear fusion and nuclear fission are two types of nuclear reactions that release energy. Fusion combines atomic nuclei to create heavier elements, while fission splits atomic nuclei into smaller fragments. Fusion powers the sun and hydrogen bombs, while fission is used in nuclear power plants and atomic bombs.
What are the main types of nuclear energy?
The two types of nuclear energy are nuclear fission nuclear fusion. In nuclear fission, the nuclei of the atoms are split. In nuclear fusion, as the name suggests, the nuclei of the atoms are joined together.
