Nuclear power station (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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Energy source in nuclear power stations
Energy source in nuclear power stations
Nuclear reactions
Fuel used in reactor fuel rods
Fuel used in reactor fuel rods
Uranium-235 or Plutonium-239
Process where nuclei split releasing energy
Process where nuclei split releasing energy
Nuclear fission
Function of moderator in reactor
Function of moderator in reactor
Slows down fast-moving neutrons
Material control rods made from
Material control rods made from
Boron or cadmium
Function of control rods
Function of control rods
Absorb extra neutrons
Effect of raising control rods
Effect of raising control rods
Speeds up the reaction
Effect of lowering control rods
Effect of lowering control rods
Slows down the reaction
Function of coolant in reactor
Function of coolant in reactor
Carries away heat
How many fissions each fission should cause
How many fissions each fission should cause
One more fission
What drives the turbine
What drives the turbine
Steam
Purpose of containment building
Purpose of containment building
Prevents radiation escaping
How nuclear waste is stored
How nuclear waste is stored
In shielded containers