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Nuclear Fission (physics Only) (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Nuclear Fission (physics Only)' from the broader topic Atomic Structure. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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Which statement about radioactive waste from fission reactors is correct?
What is meant by ‘critical mass’ in a fissionable material?
Which of the following is a correct safety procedure for working near radioactive sources?
Which of the following actions reduces personal radiation dose when working near radioactive sources?
Which property of uranium-235 makes it suitable as a nuclear fuel for fission reactors?
Why are moderators used to slow neutrons in many fission reactors?
When a uranium-235 nucleus absorbs a neutron and undergoes fission, what is produced immediately besides the two smaller nuclei?
Which of the following best describes nuclear fission?
Why are breeder reactors designed to produce plutonium from uranium-238?
What kind of radiation is stopped by a sheet of paper but can be very harmful if ingested?
Which of the following best explains why control rods are inserted further into the reactor core to slow the reaction?