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| − | The process by which a large nucleus | + | The process by which a large nucleus is split into two smaller nuclei.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref> |
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| + | The fission of a nucleus releases an enormous amount of energy, and forms the basis for an atomic bomb. Fission also releases neutrons which can then impact and cause other nuclei to split, causing a chain reaction. | ||
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| + | A critical mass of radioactive material is required to begin this chain reaction, and nations attempt to keep that critical mass out of the hands of terrorists and rogue nations. | ||
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Revision as of 03:01, January 16, 2007
The process by which a large nucleus is split into two smaller nuclei.[1]
The fission of a nucleus releases an enormous amount of energy, and forms the basis for an atomic bomb. Fission also releases neutrons which can then impact and cause other nuclei to split, causing a chain reaction.
A critical mass of radioactive material is required to begin this chain reaction, and nations attempt to keep that critical mass out of the hands of terrorists and rogue nations.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Physical Science. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000