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Nuclear Energy

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Atomic theory as a philosophical study was explored even by the Ancient Greeks. The knowledge of atoms was developed in the 17th century.  This PowerPoint explains how by the 1940's, splitting of the atom was discovered and since then, Nuclear Fission has been explored as a source of energy.  Important dates are given and the main developments are summarized. These slides would be useful to support a class discussion.

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fission, fusion, power plants, uranium

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atom bomb, atomic energy, fission, fusion, power plants, uranium, splitting of the atom, lwr, light water, science
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
52

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