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CSEC Physics · 1992 · Paper 2 · Question 3(c)(ii)

Scientists estimate that every second the sun's mass is reduced by 4 x 10^9 kg. Name and explain the process that leads to this reduction in mass.

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  1. 3(a)(i)Name the scientist referred to in the statement about the total amount of mass-energy remaining constant.[1 mark]
  2. 3(a)(ii)Give the equation for the mass-energy relationship in a nuclear reaction. State clearly what EACH symbol represents.[3 marks]
  3. 3(b)(i)What is the total mass of the uranium nucleus and the neutron?[1 mark]
  4. 3(b)(ii)What is the total mass of the two nuclei and the two neutrons produced as a result of the fission of 235_92 U?[2 marks]
  5. 3(b)(iii)How much energy is produced as a result of the fission reaction? (Speed of light = 3.0 x 10^8 m s^-1)[3 marks]
  6. 3(c)(i)State TWO DISADVANTAGES of generating electrical energy using nuclear fission reactors.[2 marks]

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