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What is defreent between radioactve and nuclear material?
Radioactive material refers to substances that emit radiation spontaneously, while nuclear material is any material that can undergo nuclear reactions such as fission or fusion. Essentially, all radioactive material is nuclear material, but not all nuclear material is necessarily radioactive.
What are fuel cells in a neclear reactor?
Fuel cells in a nuclear reactor are the structural components where nuclear fission reactions occur, generating heat. This heat is used to produce steam, which drives turbines to generate electricity. The fuel cells contain the nuclear fuel (such as uranium) and control rods to regulate the nuclear reactions.
When does nuclear membranes form?
Nuclear membranes form during the process of nuclear division in eukaryotic cells. The nuclear membranes reform around the separated sets of chromosomes during telophase of mitosis or meiosis. This process helps to compartmentalize the genetic material within the nucleus.
What is the difference between nuclear bomb and plutonium bomb?
A nuclear bomb is a type of bomb that releases energy from splitting atoms (fission), whereas a plutonium bomb specifically uses plutonium as the primary fissile material to create the explosive chain reaction. Plutonium bombs are a subset of nuclear bombs.
What processes is the nuclear material divided?
Nuclear material can be divided through the process of nuclear fission. This involves splitting the atomic nuclei of heavy elements like uranium or plutonium, releasing energy and additional neutrons that can sustain a chain reaction. By controlling this process, power can be harnessed in nuclear reactors or used in nuclear weapons.
