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Mechanics of a Nuclear Meltdown Explained
published by the Public Broadcasting Service
This PBS article explains the technical problems a nuclear reactor can face, prompted by the March 2011 Fukushima plant disaster. The article explains how a nuclear reactor works and which specific components can break.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/mechanics-of-a-meltdown-expla...
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Modern Physics
- Nuclear Physics
= Nuclear Reactions
- Informal Education
- Reference Material
= Article
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image credit: NRC file photo; image source; larger image This resource was a Physics To Go feature from May 12, 2011 until May 25, 2011. View the feature here!


Access Rights: Free access
Restriction: © 2011 PBS
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Keyword: nuclear reactor
Record Creator: Metadata instance created May 11, 2011 by Raina Khatri
Record Updated: Aug 18, 2020 by Lyle Barbato
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when Cataloged:		 May 11, 2011
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AIP Format
(Public Broadcasting Service, Arlington, 2011), WWW Document, (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/mechanics-of-a-meltdown-explained).
AJP/PRST-PER
Mechanics of a Nuclear Meltdown Explained (Public Broadcasting Service, Arlington, 2011), <https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/mechanics-of-a-meltdown-explained>.
APA Format
Mechanics of a Nuclear Meltdown Explained. (2011, May 11). Retrieved December 14, 2024, from Public Broadcasting Service: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/mechanics-of-a-meltdown-explained
Chicago Format
Public Broadcasting Service. Mechanics of a Nuclear Meltdown Explained. Arlington: Public Broadcasting Service, May 11, 2011. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/mechanics-of-a-meltdown-explained (accessed 14 December 2024).
MLA Format
Mechanics of a Nuclear Meltdown Explained. Arlington: Public Broadcasting Service, 2011. 11 May 2011. 14 Dec. 2024 <https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/mechanics-of-a-meltdown-explained>.
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