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1. What scientist came up with the formula E = mc²?

A Albert Einstein B Aristotle C Isaac Newton D Thomas Edison

2. What is nuclear fission?

A The process of releasing the neutrons from atoms B The process of splitting a large atom into two smaller atoms C The process of an electron moving from one atom to another D The process when two or more atoms are joined together to make a larger atom

3. What happens when the energy from splitting an atom is released all at once?

A Nuclear explosion B A small electric charge is generated C The energy released can be used to power a nuclear plant D The mass of the atom is lost

4. Around what percentage of electricity in the United States is generated by nuclear power plants?

A 2% B 5% C 1% D 20%

5. What element is used in nuclear power plants as fuel?

A Oxygen B Nitrogen C Carbon D Uranium

6. What dangerous byproduct is produced by nuclear power plants?

A Radioactive waste B Methane C Carbon dioxide D Smoke

7. In what way is nuclear power currently used?

A All of the above B To power submarines C To produce electricity D To power ships

8. What is nuclear fusion?

A The process of releasing the neutrons from atoms B The process of an electron moving from one atom to another C The process when two or more atoms are joined together to make a larger atom D The process of splitting a large atom into two smaller atoms

9. Where does nuclear fusion take place?

A All of the above B In submarines C In nuclear power plants D Inside stars

10. What country produces the most nuclear energy?

A United States B Japan C France D Russia

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