A Technological Application of Physics (Junior Cert Science): Quizzes
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Who discovered radioactivity in ?
Who discovered radioactivity in ?
Henri Becquerel
What is nuclear fission?
What is nuclear fission?
Splitting a large nucleus into smaller ones
Who discovered nuclear fission in ?
Who discovered nuclear fission in ?
Hahn, Meitner, and Strassmann
What happens during a nuclear chain reaction?
What happens during a nuclear chain reaction?
Neutrons cause more fission continuously
What was the Manhattan Project?
What was the Manhattan Project?
USA project to build atomic bomb in
Which cities were bombed with atomic bombs in August ?
Which cities were bombed with atomic bombs in August ?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Why is nuclear fission considered non-renewable?
Why is nuclear fission considered non-renewable?
Uranium will eventually run out
How do nuclear fission power plants affect global warming?
How do nuclear fission power plants affect global warming?
They don't produce greenhouse gases
Which accident site leaked radioactivity in Japan?
Which accident site leaked radioactivity in Japan?
Fukushima
What mainly killed people in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
What mainly killed people in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Heat and explosions