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PHET Interactive Simulations: Nuclear Fission

Free
By
University of Colorado Boulder

Topics

Fission
Chain Reaction
Atomic Nuclei

Description

Start a chain reaction, or introduce non-radioactive isotopes to prevent one. Control energy production in a nuclear reactor! (Previously part of the Nuclear Physics simulation - now there are separate Alpha Decay and Nuclear Fission sims.)

Sample Learning Goals

Describe how a neutron can give energy to a nucleus and cause it to fission.
Explain the byproducts of a fission event.
Explain how a chain reaction works, and describe the requirements for a sustained chain reaction large enough to make a bomb.
Explain how a nuclear reactor works and how control rods can be used to slow down the reaction.


Language:
English
Curriculum Alignment:
CAPS aligned
Publication Date:
2020-02-13
Grade:
10
Audience:
Learners
Teachers
Parents
Type:
Application
Copyright:
PhET Simulations All simulations available at http://phet.colorado.edu are open educational resources available under the Creative Commons Attribution license (CC-BY). Permission is granted to freely use, share, or redistribute PhET sims under the CC-BY license. The following attribution is required: PhET Interactive Simulations University of Colorado Boulder https://phet.colorado.edu If your use includes redistribution of the simulations, please let us know with this form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJLU-T_z-0BnIEH3TekDdxBdMZ8cKboKNeZ-ftF1vqyn6zcA/viewform
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