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This resource simulates a nuclear chain reaction, as users fire a neutron gun to induce fission in a radioactive isotope. It initiates with a single Uranium-235 nucleus alongside a graph displaying potential energy. Fire away and watch the nucleus split into two daughter nuclei. Next, start a chain reaction by using multiple U-235 nuclei, or prevent one by introducing non-radioactive isotopes. Switch the tab to "Nuclear Reactor" and adjust control rods to manage the reaction.
Editor's Note: For secondary learners, we recommend using this simulation after completing the PhET Simulation "Isotopes and Atomic Mass". Students will have a clearer understanding of the atomic symbols and factors that affect stability of an atomic nucleus. See Related Materials for a link to a printable student guide appropriate for grades 8-12. This item is part of a larger collection of simulations developed by the Physics Education Technology project (PhET). Please note that this resource requires Java Applet Plug-in.
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This resource is part of 2 Physics Front Topical Units.
Topic: Particles and Interactions and the Standard Model
Unit Title: Matter and Interactions Fire a virtual neutron gun and induce fission in a radioactive Uranium 235 nucleus. Watch the nucleus split into two daughter nuclei, then start a chain reaction by using multiple U-235 nuclei.....or prevent one by introducing non-radioactive isotopes. Switch the tab to "Nuclear Reactor" and adjust control rods to manage the reaction. Yep, it's fun. And also educational! Editor's Note: We highly recommend the PhET Student Guide that accompanies this simulation to keep your students focused on learning goals. Find it under Lesson Plans above. Link to Unit:
Topic: Particles and Interactions and the Standard Model
Unit Title: Molecular Structures and Bonding Fire a virtual neutron gun and induce fission in a radioactive Uranium 235 nucleus. Watch the nucleus split into two daughter nuclei, then start a chain reaction by using multiple U-235 nuclei.....or prevent one by introducing non-radioactive isotopes. Switch the tab to "Nuclear Reactor" and adjust control rods to manage the reaction. Yep, it's fun. And also educational! Editor's Note: We highly recommend the PhET Student Guide that accompanies this simulation to keep your students focused on learning goals. Find it under Lesson Plans above. Link to Unit:
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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/precollege/items/detail.cfm?ID=11329">National Science Foundation. PhET Simulation: Nuclear Fission. Boulder: PhET, June 15, 2010.</a>
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(PhET, Boulder, 2009), WWW Document, (https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/nuclear-fission).
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PhET Simulation: Nuclear Fission (PhET, Boulder, 2009), <https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/nuclear-fission>.
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PhET Simulation: Nuclear Fission. (2010, June 15). Retrieved December 5, 2024, from PhET: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/nuclear-fission
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National Science Foundation. PhET Simulation: Nuclear Fission. Boulder: PhET, June 15, 2010. https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/nuclear-fission (accessed 5 December 2024).
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PhET Simulation: Nuclear Fission. Boulder: PhET, 2009. 15 June 2010. National Science Foundation. 5 Dec. 2024 <https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/nuclear-fission>.
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Title = {PhET Simulation: Nuclear Fission},
Publisher = {PhET},
Volume = {2024},
Number = {5 December 2024},
Month = {June 15, 2010},
Year = {2009}
}
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