Session Date
Lesson Topic
chain reaction
Lesson Outline
Show how a chain reaction occurs and define it. Explain critical mass, and why a chain reaction will not occur with a sub-critical mass. Discuss how uranium enrichment is done so that the 0.7% of uranium 235 can be extracted from a sample of uranium, which is mostly U-238. Introduce the nuclear reactor and how it works to produce steam to turn the turbine which turns the generator for electricity. Indicate the main parts like fuel rods, control rods, moderator, and cooling towers.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
covered a good deal of information and tried to relate to current nuclear affairs
Session Hours
1.00
Hours Attended
1.00
Entry Status
Review Status
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