Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program

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Nuclear reactions are processes in which the fundamental characteristics of a nucleus changes. They change into a completely different nucleus. These processes occur naturally in an unstable nucleus. Bombarding an energetic particle can induce nuclear re…

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Chapter 40, Problem 6A

To determine

Whether the two separate pieces of uranium or the same pieces stuck together leak more neutrons.

Expert Solution & Answer

Answer to Problem 6A

The two separate pieces will leak more neutron than the stuck pieces together.

Introduction:

The fission reaction in which the neutron produced in one reaction stimulates the other atoms for fission reaction is called the chain reaction.

Explanation:

The numbers of neutrons produces from the fission reaction of the two separate pieces are twice than that produce due to fission reaction of two pieces stuck together.

The neutrons from separate pieces can initiate the chain reaction to double the atoms than that by the stuck piece together. So, two separate pieces will leak more neutron than the stuck piece.

Conclusion:

Thus, the two separate pieces will leak more neutron than the stuck pieces together.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The fission reaction in which the neutron produced in one reaction stimulates the other atoms for fission reaction is called the chain reaction.

The numbers of neutrons produces from the fission reaction of the two separate pieces are twice than that produce due to fission reaction of two pieces stuck together.

The neutrons from separate pieces can initiate the chain reaction to double the atoms than that by the stuck piece together. So, two separate pieces will leak more neutron than the stuck piece.

Conclusion:

Thus, the two separate pieces will leak more neutron than the stuck pieces together.

Chapter 40, Problem 5A

Chapter 40, Problem 7A

Chapter 40 Solutions

Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program

Ch. 40 - Prob. 1A Ch. 40 - What is the role of a neutron in nuclear fission?Ch. 40 - Prob. 3A Ch. 40 - Prob. 4A Ch. 40 - a. Which isotope of uranium is most common? b....Ch. 40 - Prob. 6A Ch. 40 - Prob. 7A Ch. 40 - Why must uranium be enriched so that it contains a...Ch. 40 - Why do heavier molecules in a gas move more slowly...Ch. 40 - Why cant U-235 and U-238 be separated by a...

Ch. 40 - How is gaseous diffusion used to separate atoms of...Ch. 40 - Prob. 12A Ch. 40 - Prob. 13A Ch. 40 - Why are the fission-fragment elements radioactive?Ch. 40 - What happens when U-238 absorbs a neutron?Ch. 40 - Is plutonium an isotope of uranium or is it a...Ch. 40 - Prob. 17A Ch. 40 - Prob. 18A Ch. 40 - Prob. 19A Ch. 40 - Prob. 20A Ch. 40 - Prob. 21A Ch. 40 - Prob. 22A Ch. 40 - Prob. 23A Ch. 40 - Prob. 24A Ch. 40 - Prob. 25A Ch. 40 - Prob. 26A Ch. 40 - Prob. 27A Ch. 40 - Rank from greatest to least the reduction in mass...Ch. 40 - Why does a neutron often make a better nuclear...Ch. 40 - Prob. 30A Ch. 40 - Prob. 31A Ch. 40 - Prob. 32A Ch. 40 - Why is lead found in all deposits of uranium ores?Ch. 40 - Why are there no appreciable deposits of plutonium...Ch. 40 - Your tutor says atomic nuclei are converted to...Ch. 40 - Prob. 36A Ch. 40 - Prob. 37A Ch. 40 - Why does uranium not yield energy if fused with...Ch. 40 - Prob. 39A Ch. 40 - Prob. 40A Ch. 40 - How does the mass per nucleon in uranium compare...Ch. 40 - Prob. 42A Ch. 40 - Prob. 43A Ch. 40 - Prob. 44A Ch. 40 - Prob. 45A Ch. 40 - Prob. 46A Ch. 40 - Prob. 47A Ch. 40 - Prob. 48A Ch. 40 - Prob. 49A Ch. 40 - Prob. 50A Ch. 40 - Prob. 51A Ch. 40 - Prob. 52A Ch. 40 - Burning one metric ton (1000 kg) of dry wood...Ch. 40 - The total U.S. consumption of electricity in 2001...Ch. 40 - Make a list comparing the kinds of pollution...Ch. 40 - Summarize and compare the benefits to society and...

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