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Does nuclear fusion produce much less energy per atom than nuclear fission?
Nuclear fusion produce energy 400 times more than nuclear fission for the same mass.
How much energy is needed to start nuclear fission reaction?
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What quantities do not change during a nuclear reaction?
If you consider the equation, E=mc2, you can see that an amount of mass can be considered as equal to an amount of energy. In other words, we could take all the mass in a nuclear reaction and figure out how much energy that represents. If you add that to the amount of energy present at the same time, you get a summation of energy (some of which is mass represented as energy). That amount of energy does not change in a nuclear reaction.
Why can the sun not be powered by a process such as the combustion of hydrogen and oxygen to form water?
Such a process would produce much, much less energy than nuclear reactions; the Sun would not be able to shine for billions of years, and producing the amount of energy it produces.Such a process would produce much, much less energy than nuclear reactions; the Sun would not be able to shine for billions of years, and producing the amount of energy it produces.Such a process would produce much, much less energy than nuclear reactions; the Sun would not be able to shine for billions of years, and producing the amount of energy it produces.Such a process would produce much, much less energy than nuclear reactions; the Sun would not be able to shine for billions of years, and producing the amount of energy it produces.
Why is so much energy released in nuclear fission?
Because the forces at work are extremely large. That's a very unsatisfying answer, I know, so I recommend you read more about the strong nuclear force.
Is nuclear energy reliable?
Because it pollutes the earth and may not be much in future.
Is nuclear energy the most reliable?
no it is not it pollutes the earth and there may not be much of it in the near future
Is nuclear energy widely used as an energy source in the world?
It is widely used but not as much as hydrocarbons and hydroelectric. Japan has extensive nuclear facilities, Europe has many.
How much energy does nuclear energy provide?
In the US, 19 percent of electricity. World-wide about 16 percent
How much energy can nuclear power use if it was in the world?
I think you must mean how much energy can nuclear power supply , not use, and it is in the world-where else? In the US there are about 100 nuclear reactors and they supply about 20 percent of the nation's electricity
How much of the earth's power is nuclear power?
Nuclear power accounts for 6.3% of world's total primary energy supply or 16% of world's total electricity production.
How much of the world's energy is currently generated through nuclear power?
For electricity, about 16 percent
How much nuclear energy is generated in the world?
In 2007 it was about 2600 Terawatthours. See the link below for how this figure is arrived at for all countries with nuclear power
How much nuclear energy is produced?
In the US, 19 percent of total electricity. In the world, about 16 percent
How much of the world's energy is from nuclear power plants?
The world's power needs could be met with 7500 well placed reactors.
How much of Colorado's energy is nuclear?
There are no nuclear generating plants in Colorado
What is your position on the use of nuclear energy?
I feel nucelar energy is extremely revolutionary and reliable. However, it can be unsafe from pollution and meltdowns can cause cancer and death. I feel that if nuclear power stations became much safer, they would be used worldwide and would rid the world of the current energy crisis. While not disagreeing with most of what Henry has said, I would add that proliferation of nuclear weapons is also a concern with the current nuclear energy technology. And if policies against reprocessing of spent fuel are not changed, then the existing proven reserves of uranium will not serve to provide the needed energy very far into the future.
