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CAPE Physics Unit 2 · 2001 · Paper 1 · Question 8(a)(ii)

Nuclear reactions and energetics.

Complete the nuclear reaction: ²³⁵₉₂U + ¹₀n = ¹⁴⁸₅₇La + ⁸⁵₃₅Br + ______

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  1. 8(a)(i)Complete the nuclear reaction: ²₁H + ³₁H = ⁴₂He + ______[1 mark]
  2. 8(b)(i)Calculate the energy released in EACH of the reactions given in Part (a).[3 marks]
  3. 8(b)(ii)Calculate the energy released per unit mass of combining nuclides for EACH of the reactions given in Part (a).[2 marks]
  4. 8(c)(i)Give ONE problem associated with using reaction (a)(i) as a source of energy.[1 mark]
  5. 8(c)(ii)Give ONE problem associated with using reaction (a)(ii) as a source of energy.[1 mark]
  6. 8(c)(iii)How can the second reaction be controlled?[1 mark]

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