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PHYSICS • GRADE 12

Nuclear Fission

Interactive Physics Simulation

A neutron splits a heavy nucleus • Releasing energy and more neutrons
n + ²³⁵U | → ¹⁴⁴Ba + ⁸⁹Kr + 3n | ≈ 200 MeV
Designed by U Thiha Kyaw • B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. (Physics)
Mode: Single Uranium Fission Paused
Neutron (n) Proton Nucleon

Nuclear Equation

n + 235U → 236U → 144Ba + 89Kr + 3n + Energy

A neutron is absorbed by Uranium-235, forming unstable Uranium-236 before it splits into Barium-144, Krypton-89, 3 neutrons, and about 200 MeV of energy.

Energy Monitor & Counters

Total Energy
0.0 MeV
Fissions Count
0
Reaction Progress 0%

Simulation Mode Info

Single Fission Mode: Shows a neutron being absorbed by Uranium-235, forming unstable Uranium-236, then splitting into fragments and 3 neutrons.