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 Chapter 24
Nuclear fission
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In this chapter you will learn how to:
âcalculate the energy released in a fission reaction
ârecognize the functions of the main components of a nuclear reactor
âapproach some issues related to safety of nuclear power
âunderstand issues that have to do with the storage of nuclear waste products.
GUIDING QUESTIONS
How can we extract energy from the atom?