CAPE Environmental Science Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 5(b)
Write the equation for the nuclear fission process used in nuclear reactors.
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- 5(a)Distinguish between 'nuclear fission' and 'nuclear fusion'.[2 marks]
- 5(c)Explain how electrical energy is generated in a nuclear reactor.[5 marks]
- 5(d)Discuss THREE issues that could be of concern to a Caribbean country that is considering the use of nuclear fission for generating electricity.[9 marks]
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