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'''Nuclear fission''' was a method of producing [[power]]. | '''Nuclear fission''', also known as '''atomic fission''', ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Power Play (audio story)|Power Play]]'') was a method of producing [[Nuclear power|power]]. {{Dreyfus|c}} planned to guide the [[Citizen of Destination|citizens]] of [[Destination]] towards the discovery of the method in order to power [[The Master's first TARDIS|his TARDIS]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Destination Wars (audio story)|The Destination Wars]]'') | ||
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The process began with a large [[atom]], such as [[uranium-235]], absorbing a [[neutron]], leading to fission of the atom. This meant the atom split in two, releasing [[gamma radiation]], [[kinetic energy]], and free neutrons. | |||
This process had been explained by [[Peri Brown]], and confirmed as correct by the [[Sixth Doctor]]; however, he interrupted her before she could finish. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Power Play (audio story)|Power Play]]'') | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:07, 21 October 2024
Nuclear fission, also known as atomic fission, (AUDIO: Power Play) was a method of producing power. The Master planned to guide the citizens of Destination towards the discovery of the method in order to power his TARDIS. (AUDIO: The Destination Wars)
Process[[edit] | [edit source]]
The process began with a large atom, such as uranium-235, absorbing a neutron, leading to fission of the atom. This meant the atom split in two, releasing gamma radiation, kinetic energy, and free neutrons.
This process had been explained by Peri Brown, and confirmed as correct by the Sixth Doctor; however, he interrupted her before she could finish. (AUDIO: Power Play)
