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Energy is released in the process.  \nChain reaction-A series of nuclear fissions that may or may not be controlled. The neutrons that are released cause the reaction. Critical Mass: Minimum mass of fissile material for a self-sustaining chain reaction  \nKey Points in Nuclear Energy  \nFission:  \nUsed in nuclear reactors & bombs.  \nReleases 2-3 neutrons per event → can cause chain reaction. Controlled with control rods (graphite/cadmium) .  \nFusion:  \nPowers the sun & stars.  \nMore energy per nucleon than fission.  \nHard to achieve on Earth due to electrostatic repulsion; needs high temp/pressure.  \nBinding Energy Graph:  \nMost stable nuclei: mass numbers 40–80 (e.g. , iron-56) .  \nFusion: energy released for nuclei \u003C iron.  \nFission: energy released for nuclei > iron.  \nAustralia:  \n1/3 of world’s uranium , no nuclear power plants.  \nRelies on coal & gas.  \nRisks of Nuclear Power:  \nRadioactive waste—long half-lives.  \nSecurity of uranium (weapons risk) .  \nAccidents (Chernobyl , Fukushima) .  \nFusion Power:  \nNot yet practical; research ongoing (e.g. , ITER , JET) .  \nGoal: produce more energy than consumed.  \nHalf-life Formula  \nActivity Formula  \n\n| |\n| --- |\n| Activity is measured in becquerel's (Bq)\u003Cbr>1 Bq = 1 disintegration per second |\n| Dose Formulas |\n| |\n| Used to calculate radiation energy absorbed per kg of tissue. Absorbed dose is measured in J/Kg or Greys (Gy) . |\n| Dose Formulas |\n| |\n| Takes into account Absorbed Dose so that must be calculated first\u003Cbr>Equivalent dose is measured in Sieverts (Sv) . |\n| Dose Formulas |\n|  |\n| Effective dose (in Sieverts) is found by calculating the sum of equivalent doses multiplied by the weighting factor, W , for each organ affected\u003Cbr>e.g: .. = (0 .04 x 1) + (0 .01 x 1) +   - > Each multiplication is a separate organ |\n| Mass Defect |\n| |\n| 2 Used for E = mc\u003Cbr>E = binding energy (J) m = mass defect\u003Cbr>8 -1 c = 3.0 x 10 ms |\n| Electron Volt |\n\n1 eV = 1.602 176 x 10-19 J  \n3 6 9 12 KeV = 10 , MeV = 10 , GeV = 10 , TeV = 10  \nIsotopes  \nIsotope: An atom with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.  \nRadioisotope: A radioactive isotope that are sometimes unstable.  \nAtomic Notation  \nMass Number (A) = Total number of protons & neutrons in the nucleus = Nucleons  \nAtomic Number (Z) = Number of protons in the nucleus  \nRadioactivity or Decay  \nProperties:  \nAlpha- > Heavy , slow-moving , double positive charge , low penetr‐ ation , travels less than 10% of c  \nBeta- > Lighter than Alpha , fast-moving , travels up to 90% of c Gamma- > High frequency , no charge , high penetration , travels 100% of c  \nBy aqqua (aqqua)  \n[cheatography.com/aqqua/](cheatography.com/aqqua/)  \nPublished 21st April , 2025. 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Finish Yours!  \n[https://apollopad.com](https://apollopad.com)  \nVCE Unit 1 Physics-Radiation & Nuclear Energy Cheat Sheet by aqqua (aqqua) [via](via cheatography.com/212474/cs/46163/)[ cheatography.com/212474/cs/46163/](via cheatography.com/212474/cs/46163/)  \nIonising Radiation  \n| Alpha , beta , and gamma | Alpha has the greatest ion","cbCaicNTTWyGXw8S","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicNTTWyGXw8S","pdf",370763,"English","# Fission, Fusion, and Binding Energy\n## Definitions and Key Points in Nuclear Energy\n# Radiation in Nuclear Energy\n## Ionising Radiation Types and Biological Effects\n# Nuclear Energy Calculations\n## Activity and Half-Life\n## Dose Formulas and Units\n## Mass Defect and Electron Volt\n# Isotopes and Atomic Notation\n# Applications and Risks\n## Radiation in Therapy and Cancer Treatment","[{\"question\":\"What is the difference between fission and fusion, and what is the energy source?\",\"answer\":\"Fission splits a big nucleus into smaller ones, typically after neutron bombardment, and is linked to a mass defect. 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