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Physical energy is energy due to motion (kinetic energy) and/or energy due to position or configuration (potential energy). Nuclear energy is due to the destruction of mass.

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Is there a difference between physical and nuclear energy?

Obviously it is formed in a different way, but the end result is the same. Actually I'm not sure what you mean by physical energy, but we obtain energy by using a fuel such as coal or oil, if that is what you mean I would call that chemical energy. This is the result of burning carbon with oxygen, whereas nuclear power is the result of splitting the nucleus of uranium. Both produce heat which is measured in the same way, calories or joules. (They are interchangeable)


What is the main difference between between chemical and nuclear energy?

Chemical energy refers to forces between atoms; nuclear energy, to forces within the nucleus of individual atoms.Chemical energy refers to forces between atoms; nuclear energy, to forces within the nucleus of individual atoms.Chemical energy refers to forces between atoms; nuclear energy, to forces within the nucleus of individual atoms.Chemical energy refers to forces between atoms; nuclear energy, to forces within the nucleus of individual atoms.


What is the difference between nuclear fission and fusion?

Nuclear fission involves splitting atoms to release energy, while nuclear fusion involves combining atoms to release energy.


What is the difference between nuclear weapons and normal weapons?

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What's the difference between nuclear fission and fusion?

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What is the difference between solar geothermal nuclear fossil fuel hydroelectric energy?

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What is the difference between nuclear reactor and nuclearpower plant?

a nuclear reactor converts binding energy into heat. a nuclear power plant uses a nuclear reactor to generate electricity.


What is one difference between using nuclear energy and biomass energy?

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What is mass defect associated with?

Mass defect is associated with nuclear reactions and nuclear binding energy. It refers to the difference between the measured mass of an atomic nucleus and the sum of the masses of its individual protons and neutrons. This difference is released as energy when the nucleus is formed.


What's the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?

Nuclear fission is the splitting of a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing energy. Nuclear fusion is the combining of light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, also releasing energy.


What is the key difference that allows us to distinguish between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?

The key difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion is the process by which they release energy. Nuclear fission involves splitting a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei, while nuclear fusion involves combining light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.


What are the difference between fission and nuclear?

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