How Do You Spell SIMPLE FISSION?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪmpə͡l fˈɪʃən] (IPA)

Simple fission is a term in nuclear physics that refers to the process of splitting an atomic nucleus into two smaller nuclei. The word "fission" is spelled as /ˈfɪʃən/ using the International Phonetic Alphabet. The "f" is pronounced with a "voiceless labiodental fricative" sound, the "i" is pronounced as a "short vowel" followed by a "voiced alveolar fricative" sound, the "s" is pronounced as a "voiceless alveolar sibilant" sound, the "h" is pronounced with a "voiceless glottal fricative" sound, and the "n" is pronounced as a "voiced alveolar nasal" sound.

SIMPLE FISSION Meaning and Definition

1. Simple fission refers to a nuclear fission process in which the nucleus of an atom is split into two smaller fragments, along with the release of a large amount of energy. This process occurs naturally in certain isotopes of heavy elements, such as uranium-235 and plutonium-239, or can be induced artificially by bombarding the nucleus with a neutron.

   In simple fission, a high-energy neutron is absorbed by the atom's nucleus, causing it to become unstable and subsequently split into two approximately equal-sized fragments. These fragments are accompanied by the emission of multiple neutrons and a significant amount of energy in the form of gamma radiation. The neutrons released during this process can go on to induce further fission reactions in nearby atoms, leading to a self-sustaining chain reaction.

   The energy released in simple fission is due to the conversion of mass into energy, as described by Einstein's famous equation E=mc², where E represents energy, m represents mass, and c represents the speed of light. This energy release is harnessed in nuclear power plants to generate electricity, where controlled chain reactions are utilized to sustain the process.

   Simple fission is distinct from other types of nuclear reactions, such as fusion, where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus. While fusion is the process occurring in stars and is being actively researched for its potential as a future energy source, simple fission remains the primary nuclear process utilized in current nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons.

2. Division of the nucleus and then the cell-body into two parts.

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Etymology of SIMPLE FISSION

The word "fission" originated from the Latin word "fissio", meaning "a splitting or division". The term "fission" was first used in the scientific context to describe the process of splitting atomic nuclei. The prefix "simple" is an adjective denoting something that is not complex or complicated. Thus, "simple fission" refers to a straightforward or uncomplicated process of splitting atomic nuclei.