Physics GCSE
kinetic energy of fragments
What kinetic energy of fragments means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of kinetic energy of fragments
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The two fragments and the two or three neutrons are thrown out at speed, so all fission products have kinetic energy, which holds most of the energy released.
Topics that use kinetic energy of fragments
- Nuclear fission (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- chain reaction
- control rods
- energy released per fission
- energy transfer to thermal store
- fissions per second
- meltdown
- moderator and coolant
- neutron absorption
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