Physics GCSE
energy transfer to thermal store
What energy transfer to thermal store means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of energy transfer to thermal store
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The fast-moving fission fragments collide with surrounding atoms in the fuel rods, transferring energy to the thermal store of the fuel.
Topics that use energy transfer to thermal store
- Nuclear fission (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- chain reaction
- control rods
- energy released per fission
- fissions per second
- kinetic energy of fragments
- meltdown
- moderator and coolant
- neutron absorption
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