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This study guide covers nuclear physics concepts for a Physics 2 exam. It includes an introduction to nuclear fission, fusion, and radioactive decay. The guide details the strong force, conservation laws in nuclear reactions, mass-energy equivalence, and energy release in nuclear processes. Finally, it explains radioactive decay, half-life, and decay constants.
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Question 1 of 12
What is the process of splitting a heavy nucleus into lighter nuclei called? 🤔
Fusion
Fission
Radioactive Decay
Alpha Emission