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World 4 · Splitting the Atom · 13 min · PRO

Moderators and control rods

The brake and the accelerator pedal

PRO · Atom Core

World 4: Splitting the Atom is part of PRO

The first world of Atom Core is free. PRO opens the other 23 lessons in 6 worlds — simulations, quizzes and all.

  • The binding energy curve
  • Fission of uranium-235
  • Chain reaction and k
  • Inside a pressurised water reactor
  • Control, delayed neutrons and SCRAM
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