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What energy release in nuclear
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Nuclear energy is released through a process called nuclear fission or fusion.
1. Nuclear Fission: This is the process of splitting the nucleus of an atom into two smaller nuclei, accompanied by the release of a significant amount of energy. This energy is released due to the conversion of a small amount of mass into a large amount of energy, as described by Einstein's famous equation, E=mc². Nuclear fission is the process used in nuclear power plants and atomic bombs.
2. Nuclear Fusion: This is the process of joining together two atomic nuclei to form a larger nucleus. In this process, a large amount of energy is released, similar to fission. Nuclear fusion is what powers our sun and other stars. It is a potentially valuable source of energy, but currently, we have not achieved controlled fusion reactions on Earth.
Both nuclear fission and fusion release a tremendous amount of energy and have the potential to be used as efficient sources of power.
1. Nuclear Fission: This is the process of splitting the nucleus of an atom into two smaller nuclei, accompanied by the release of a significant amount of energy. This energy is released due to the conversion of a small amount of mass into a large amount of energy, as described by Einstein's famous equation, E=mc². Nuclear fission is the process used in nuclear power plants and atomic bombs.
2. Nuclear Fusion: This is the process of joining together two atomic nuclei to form a larger nucleus. In this process, a large amount of energy is released, similar to fission. Nuclear fusion is what powers our sun and other stars. It is a potentially valuable source of energy, but currently, we have not achieved controlled fusion reactions on Earth.
Both nuclear fission and fusion release a tremendous amount of energy and have the potential to be used as efficient sources of power.