Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

Nuclear power stations generate a useful type of energy. Fig. 4.1 shows a section of a nuclear reactor.
(a)[1]

State which process releases energy in the nuclear reactor.

(b)[1]

Suggest a suitable radioactive material for use in the fuel rods.

(c)[3]

Place the statements in the correct order.

(d)[2]

The nuclear reactor is enclosed in a very thick concrete casing. Suggest why.

(e)[2]

Suggest one advantage and one disadvantage of a nuclear power station compared with a wind turbine.

(f)[1]

State the name of another renewable source of energy.

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