Nuclear Physics - Stage 5 Science

Nuclear fusion creates

• 2 lighter atoms

• 1 heavier atom

• 1 atom of the same weight

A beta particle is 

• A high energy electron

• High energy electromagnetic radiation wave

• A particle with 2 protons and two neutrons

Which of these statements are true?

• Nuclear fission occurs naturally

• Nuclear fusion produces many radioactive particles

• There is less energy required for nuclear fission than nuclear fusion

• Nuclear fusion does not require much energy.

As atoms decay they release energy in the form of... (check all that apply)

• Small fast moving particles

• Sound

• Large pulses of movement

• High energy waves

Put alpha particles, beta particles and gama radiation in order from least penetrative to most.

Outline the positives and negatives of nuclear energy.