One answer is a bomb. But taking normal nuclear reactors, the result would ultimately be fuel meltdown, what happens after that would depend on the integrity of the pressure vessel and secondary containment
Yes, radioactive decay results in the release of nuclear energy. The radioactive decay of an atom is the result of changes in the atom's nucleus, so energy released will be nuclear energy by definition.
False, the fission in nuclear reactors is controlled with the movable control rods.
Due nuclear reaction on sun which are uncontrolled chain reaction with huge amount of energy
What happens to a stars nuclear energy generation change if the core decreases in temperature?
In a nuclear reaction, matter is converted into energy.
Nuclear fusion does.
A nuclear power plant uses a slow, controlled nuclear chain reaction to heat water and generate electricity. A nuclear bomb uses a very rapid uncontrolled nuclear chain reaction in order to generate a massive explosion.
Controlled! ...if the reactor is working properly.
A nuclear explosion is caused by the rapid release of energy from a nuclear chain reaction. This can occur in a nuclear weapon when a critical mass of fissile material is rapidly brought together, leading to a highly destructive explosion. In a nuclear reactor, such an explosion is prevented through control mechanisms that regulate the nuclear reaction.
There are both controlled and uncontrolled fission reactions. The reactors in nuclear power plants and submarines make use of a controlled nuclear reaction. Nuclear weapons make use of an uncontrolled reaction.
It becomes energy, hence the energy released in nuclear bombs.
uncontrolled nuclear fission and/or fusion.