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Unstable nucleus splits into 2 smaller nuclei, releasing 2-3 neutrons, gamma rays, and energy
Two smaller nuclei of different elements than original
2 or 3 neutrons
Kinetic energy
Neutrons absorbed by other atoms, causing more fission reactions
Gamma rays
Heat water → steam → turn turbines → generate electricity
Absorb neutrons to control chain reaction speed
Huge energy release in explosion (nuclear weapons)
No, it's rare
A neutron
Exponential rate
Uranium nuclei
Roughly equal in size
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