2007-03-17 09:56:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
controlled fission
A nuclear reactor operates by the controlled fission of 235U. Fission occurs at a slow steady rate, rather than suddenly in a fraction of a second, as in a bomb. Fission produces heat, and this heat is used to generate electricity, in the same way that the heat of burning oil or coal generates electricity in a conventional power plant.
2007-03-17 10:00:15 · answer #1 · answered by DanE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nicely i visit grant some help as i do not opt to easily answer homework questions flat out. Fusion takes position with very mild atoms alongside with hydrogen at quite extreme temperatures in person-friendly words. Fusion is used in some atomic guns. Fission takes position with heavy radioactive atoms. In a managed variety, it should be put in a reactor to warmth water to generate electricity at quite low temperatures. In out of control variety, fission contributes to the adverse ability of fission nuclear guns.
2016-11-26 19:17:56 · answer #2 · answered by ximenez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a nuclear reactor uses controlled fission
2007-03-17 10:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by santmann2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Controled fission.
2007-03-17 10:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by Richard W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dan nailed it!
2007-03-17 10:03:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋