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Physics SL&HL: Topic 8: Energy Production

Energy Production

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Demos and simulations

Use the "chain reaction" simulation.

1. Add U-238 nuclei and shoot the neutron. What happens?

2. Add U-235 nuclei and shoot the neutron. What happens?

Why is it necessary to "enrich" the Uranium ( = increasing the concentration of U-235)?