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Unstable nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei
Two smaller nuclei of different elements
Kinetic energy
Two or three neutrons
Neutrons from fission cause more nuclei to split, continuing the process
Gamma rays
Heat water to produce steam for turbines and electricity
Control rods
Absorb neutrons
Slows down the chain reaction
Huge energy release in an explosion (nuclear weapons)
A neutron
Uranium
Exponential rate
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