GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

NUCLEAR SCIENCE

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Reaction involving the nucleus
A
Electron
B
Nuclear Reaction
C
Potential Energy
D
Kinetic Energy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A typical nuclear reaction involves two reacting particles-a heavy target nucleus and a light bombarding particle-and produces two new particles-a heavier product nucleus and a lighter ejected particle.

Detailed explanation-2: -Two notable types of nuclear reactions are nuclear fission reactions and nuclear fusion reactions. The former involves the absorption of neutrons (or other relatively light particles) by a heavy nucleus, which causes it to split into two (or more) lighter nuclei.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some examples include: Fusion reactions-two light nuclei join to form a heavier one, with additional particles (usually protons or neutrons) emitted subsequently.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are three main types of nuclear reactions: Nuclear fusion: this is the joining of two small atomic nuclei into one nucleus. Nuclear fission: this is the splitting of one large atomic nucleus into smaller fragments. Radioactive decay: this is the change of a less stable nucleus to a more stable nucleus.

Detailed explanation-5: -Fission. Fusion. Nuclear Decay. Transmutation.

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