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How much longer can the Sun continue to generate energy by nuclear reactions in its core?
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5 billoin years
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How does nuclear energy relate to the sun?
We derive electromagnetic energy from the nuclear fusion reactions on the sun. We also apply nuclear energy (fission) on earth to generate lots of thermal energy, which we use in a steam cycle to generate lots of electric power.
How does the Sun generate energy today?
nuclear fusion
What is the central portion of a star called that produces energy through nuclear reactions?
core
Why light cant occupy space?
Light is a form of energy caused by nuclear reactions from the sun.
Why does the sun shine?
The sun shines because the fusion reactions taking place there release a tremendous amount of energy. And light, which is electromagnetic energy, is released in great quantities. The brightness of the sun speaks to the amount of power it generates.
What type of reactions can generate the most energy of nuclear?
Fusion and fission nuclear reactions.
Reactions generate thermal energy in a nuclear power plant as water is changed into steam?
fission
How is nuclear energy transformed into thermal energy?
Nuclear Energy is harnessed in Nuclear Reactors by 'fission' reactions which produces heat (thermal energy). In productive applications it is used to heat water to produce steam to rotate turbine and generate electricity by it.
What is the difference between nuclear energy and light energy?
Light is electromagnetic energy. Nuclear energy is energy derived from nuclear reactions, and the nuclear reactions could be either fusion or fission reactions. As regards the energy that appears from nuclear reactions, it can take different forms, including the form of electromagnetic energy.
How does nuclear energy relate to the sun?
We derive electromagnetic energy from the nuclear fusion reactions on the sun. We also apply nuclear energy (fission) on earth to generate lots of thermal energy, which we use in a steam cycle to generate lots of electric power.
What chemicals are in nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy is not produced by chemical reactions
During photosynthesis plants generate sugars which contain chemical potential energy but plants need external energy to perform photosynthesis. Where does this external energy come from?
nuclear reactions in the Sun
Should nuclear energy be used to generate power?
It can be used to generate power but it is very dangerous yet little nuclear energy can generate ALOT of power.
Where do you get nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy is obtained through fission and fusion reactions.
What are the example of nuclear force?
The energy released when a nuclear power plant generates heat to generate steam to generate electricity. The energy released when a nuclear weapon detonates.
What is released during nuclear reactions?
Energy (in the form of heat), also free neutrons.Binding energy
What do nuclear reactions release?
energy
