Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 34 - Reading Check Questions (Comprehension) - Page 653: 5

Answer

The two methods were gas diffusion (less massive atoms of $UF_{6}$ diffuse more easily through a series of filters), and centrifuge separation (more-massive atoms are spun to the outside of the centrifuge).

Work Step by Step

This is discussed on pages 640-641.
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