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When a freely moving neutron is introduced to a nuclear fuel like uranium, it can be absorbed by the nucleus of the fuel atom, causing it to become unstable and split into two or more smaller atoms, releasing energy and more neutrons in the process. This is known as nuclear fission, and it can lead to a chain reaction if the released neutrons go on to collide with other fuel atoms and cause them to undergo fission as well.
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What happens when a lodestone is hung freely from a rope?
When a lodestone is hung freely from a rope, it will align itself with the Earth's magnetic field and point north-south. This behavior is due to the lodestone's natural magnetic properties.
What happens to the potential energy of a system if the objects in the system are allowed to move freely?
If the objects in a system are allowed to move freely, the potential energy of the system will decrease as it is converted into kinetic energy of the objects in motion. As the objects move, potential energy is gradually transformed into the energy of their motion.
What state of matter flows freely and is a six letter word?
The state of matter that flows freely is liquid.
How is a neutron made?
As the name suggests, neutron stars are actually composed of neutrons. When there is a sufficiently strong gravitational field, atoms (or superheated plasma consisting of fragments of atoms) collapse, and the electrons and the protons combine to form neutrons. Only neutrons are left.
What form of gas has particles that move freely?
Gas is the form, there is no form of gas, the particles in gas move freely, they actually vibrate.
in a nuclear fission reaction, a freely moving neutron is introduced to a nuclear fuel, such as uranium-235. What happens next?
A neutron is absorbed by an atoms nucleus
In a nuclear fission reaction a freely moving neutron?
In a nuclear fission reaction, a freely moving neutron undergoes neutron capture and initiates the nuclear fission of a fuel atom.
In a nuclear fission reaction a freely moving neutron is introduced to a nuclear fuel such as uranium-235. What happens next?
a neutron is absorbed by an atom’s nucleus. (apex)
In a nuclear fission reaction a freely moving neutron is introduced to nuclear fuel such as uranium 235 what happens next?
The 235U fuel releases neutrons, which will continue the chain reaction. It also releases heat, which is carried off in the coolant and (usually) used to generate steam to spin turbines to generate electricity.
In a nuclear fission reaction a freely moving neutron is introduced to a nuclear fuel such as uranium what happens next?
If things go according to plan, the neutron encounters a fissionable atomic nucleus and then undergoes what is called neutron capture. That's the next step in the process. The presence of that neutron in the nucleus destabilizes the nucleus (more than it already is as that nucleus is radioactive and unstable anyway). In an extremely short period of time the instability results in nuclear fission. The nucleus splits.
What happens when a magnet is freely suspended?
it will rest in the north - south direction
When were cell phones introduced?
Dr. Martin Cooper invented the cell phone and introduced it On April 3rd, 1973. They had other phones that you could use in your car, but they decided to upgrade where you can move freely without having a cord.
Which phase does the nuclear membrane begin to fade from view?
The nuclear membrane begins to fade from view during prophase, which is the first stage of mitosis. As the cell prepares for division, the nuclear membrane breaks down to allow the chromosomes to move freely within the cell.
Why is the nuclear test ban treaty important?
To be able to monitor unconditionally all nuclear tests. If nuclear tests are allowed freely, no third party would have rights to observe and provide expertise, no error reporting available, no standard recollection of facts, no responsibility recorded.
How is the DNA in prokaryotes different form the DNA in eukaryotes?
DNA in a eukaryote is surrounded by a nuclear membrane, hence forming a distinct nucleus whereas the DNA in a prokaryote is not bounded by a nuclear membrane and floats freely in the cytoplasm.
What happens to the molecules in a liquid when it melts?
When a solid melts, intermolecular forces that were holding the molecules tightly together are overcome by the kinetic energy introduced by heating the substance. All of the molecules are still present; they are just more widely dispersed and can move more freely, causing the fluid properties of liquids.
Where are hereditary or genetic materials inside a Cell found?
They are located within the Chromosome: freely floating in Prokaryotes; contained within the nuclear envelope in Eukaryotes.
