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During a nuclear fission reaction, a fissile nucleus absorbs a neutron and splits into two smaller nuclei. One or more free neutrons are also released. If enough fissile nuclei are located close enough together, the neutrons released from one fission can induce further fissions, resulting in a chain reaction. Nuclear weapons utilize fast, uncontrolled chain reactions to produce an explosion. Nuclear reactors utilize slower, controlled chain reactions to generate electricity. The release of energy during fission relates to the difference in total mass of the reactants and products by E=mc^2.
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So happy that you guys make videos covering this concept! There's a lot of fear around nuclear and I personally feel that it may be the best alternative to fossil fuels. Replacing fossil fuel with nuclear coupled with renewable energy sources ( solar, wind, and hydro) should be humanity's future :)

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They did about a week ago

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Today nuclear hazards and health risks was taught in my AECC 2
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