Physics GCSE
roughly equal fragments
What roughly equal fragments means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of roughly equal fragments
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Reference: AQA
The two smaller nuclei the nucleus splits into, roughly equal in size, though not identical.
Topics that use roughly equal fragments
- Nuclear fission (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- chain reaction
- control rods
- energy released per fission
- energy transfer to thermal store
- fissions per second
- kinetic energy of fragments
- meltdown
- moderator and coolant
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