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Yes, atomic energy was the term used up to the 50's, then nuclear energy became the normal term, it is more correct.
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What is better nuclear or atomic energy?
Nuclear energy and atomic energy are the same thing.
What is difference between atomic energy and nuclear energy?
Atomic energy is really a misnomer for nuclear energy. It is the fissioning of the nucleus which causes energy to be released. At the atomic level we are dealing with chemical reactions, but in the early days people did talk of atomic power and atomic bombs.
Usefulness of nuclear energy related to atomic energy?
Nuclear energy provides about 20 percent of US electricity, so it is useful. Atomic energy is the same thing, but is now an obsolete term, we use nuclear energy as the description now.
What is the energy in atomic energy?
Nuclear energy
What is Atomic energy is called?
nuclear energy
Relating to atomic energy?
Nuclear
What are some sources for atomic energy?
Nuclear Energy
What is Atomic energy is also called?
nuclear energy
How is an atomic bomb related to nuclear energy?
Nuclear fission
How is the atomic bomb nuclear?
It gets its energy from the atomic nucleus.
Why is the nuclear energy called nuclear energy?
Because it comes entirely from the Atomic Nucleus.
Were do you get nuclear energy?
You get nuclear energy from the binding energy (Strong Atomic Force) that holds the nucleus together.
