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Fusion is the combination of two atomic nuclei into one, while fission is the separation of one nuclei into two. Nuclear power plants use fission, where a particle (neurton) is shot at an atomic nuclei to break it apart. In the breaking apart process some of the mass of the original atom is converted into energy (e=mc2). This energy (heat) is used to heat water, expanding into steam that turns a turbine.

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Q: What is the science behind nuclear energy both fission and fusion?
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Outline on nuclear energy?

Definition: energy from nuclear fission or fusion: the energy released by nuclear fission or fusion


What is the science behind the atomic bomb?

The science is that of nuclear physics. By taking an unstable heavy substance, such as uranium or plutonium, and hitting it with neutrons, some of the material will break (fission) into lighter materials, releasing energy, and more neutrons, which in turn cause more material to fission. This is called a nuclear chain reaction.


How does nuclear fission generates energy?

The heat released by nuclear fission is transformed in electrical energy.


The splitting of an atom nucleus into smaller nuclei is called?

Neclear fission


Is a nuclear fission a chemical energy?

The energy released is nuclear energy.


Nuclear energy that is used to power nuclear powerplants?

Nuclear energy generated by nuclear fissions of nuclear fuels.


Occurs when a large nucleus splits releasing energy and two smaller nuclei?

Nuclear fission.


What is it when energy is released through fission or fusion?

Nuclear energy


Is fission reverse energy?

No, nuclear fission is not reversible energy. It is irreversible process.


What is nuclear fission energy?

Nuclear Fission Energy is energy that is produced using fissionable elements. The most common is Uranium. Fission energy involves the fission heating water and turning a turbine, much like coal.


Is nuclear energy obtained from radiation?

Not precisely. The current technology of nuclear energy gets energy from fission. Fission produces radiation, as well as energy.


Where do you use nuclear energy?

In nuclear fission reactors