Background Radiation Physics Worksheets Page 2
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The level of background radiation from cosmic rays is not the same everywhere. For every
30 metres above sea level, the amount of background radiation increases by one unit.
The diagram shows the position of two villages, A and B, built on a hill.
How is the amount of background radiation from cosmic rays different in village A
compared to village B?
To obtain full marks, you must include a calculation in your answer.
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Q2.
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Nuclear fission is used in nuclear power stations to generate electricity. Nuclear fusion
happens naturally in stars.
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Explain briefly the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
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What is released during both nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?
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