IB Physics HL E.4.4 Fusion advantages and fission waste Question Bank
Practise IB Physics HL E.4.4 by evaluating fission waste, safety risks and the potential advantages of fusion.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Physics HL
- Level
- HL
Exam points
- Evaluate radioactive waste, meltdown and radiation risks associated with fission reactors.
- Assess how fusion could reduce selected fuel or waste problems compared with fission.
E.4.4—Fission products and waste question 1
State two other safety problems associated with nuclear power.
1.
2.
Meltdown risks (do not accept "explosion").
Nuclear weapon production.
Radiation leaks.
Radioactive waste processing/handling/storage (do not allow a general reference to "radioactive waste").
2 max.
Award any other sensible associated safety problem.
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