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One of the laws of the universe is that matter and energy can't be created nor destroyed. But they can be changed in form. Albert Einstein's mathematical formula explains this as: E=mc2 or [E]nergy equals [m]ass times c2 (c is the speed of light). When the nucleus is split into two fragments the binding energy of the subatomic particles is released. The fission also releases two or three free neutrons, which can collide with other nuclei, causing a chain reaction. The energy released from one uranium nucleus is about 50 million times that of a carbon atom combining with an oxygen atom in burning coal.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe reason why nuclear reactions produce so much energy is because chemical reactions fall short on producing as much energy as possible, even though nuclear reactions can produce a lot of energy, too.
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∙ 13y agoE=Mc^2. Also I suggest looking up "curve of binding energy" as I can't draw it here.
There is about 1000 times the energy holding the nucleus together as there is holding the electrons in orbit about it.
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Why fusion reaction are more energetic than fission reactions?
Nuclear fission does not produce more energy than nuclear fusion. In nuclear fusion (6.4 MeV) per nucleon is given out which is much greater than the energy given out per nucleon (1 MeV) during a nuclear fission reaction.
How much electricity does nuclear power plants produce?
Nuclear energy/electricity varies, but in 2007, USA generated an average of 12.4 billion kilowatt-hours per-nuclear plant.
How do stars produce huge amounts of energy?
Stars produce so much energy because of nuclear reactions occuring in their core. Hydrogen atoms are smashing together and fusing into helium through a process known as nuclear fusion which releases huge amounts of energy.
How much nuclear energy does the U S use?
There are 104 operating reactors in the US and they produce about 19% of total electricity
How much energy can a nuclear power plant can produce in an hour?
It depends upon the rating of the plant. A typical plant will produce around 1100 megawatts per hour.
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 nuclear reactions release more energy than chemical reactions?
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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.
Why fusion reaction are more energetic than fission reactions?
Nuclear fission does not produce more energy than nuclear fusion. In nuclear fusion (6.4 MeV) per nucleon is given out which is much greater than the energy given out per nucleon (1 MeV) during a nuclear fission reaction.
How much energy does the suns nuclear reactions produce?
Sun releases energy at the mass-energy conversion rate of 4.26 million metric tons per second. That is 384.6 yotta watts.You will need to multiply that up to get the yearly output.
How much longer can the Sun continue to generate energy by nuclear reactions in its core?
5 billoin years
How much power is produced during nuclear fusion?
To get an exact answer, you would have to specify a fusion reaction; different reactions will produce different amounts of energy. However, to get a rough idea, the energy produced is in the order of a million times more than the typical chemical reaction.
How much energy can nuclear supply?
The latest PWR designs can produce 1600MW electrical from one reactor.
How much electricity does nuclear power plants produce?
Nuclear energy/electricity varies, but in 2007, USA generated an average of 12.4 billion kilowatt-hours per-nuclear plant.
Is noise pollution a possible negative effect of nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy itself, in a nuclear reactor, does not produce noise. The associated steam turbine plant will produce some noise, but probably not much outside the plant boundaries. The exception would be when a turbine has suddenly shutdown and steam has to be blown off for a while, that would probably be heard for a mile or two.
Uranium fuel pellet used in nuclear power stations produce far more energy per kilogram than the energy produced by burning coal How much coal has to be burnt to produce the same amount of energy as?
1 kg of U-235 will produce as much energy as 1500 tons of coal
How do stars produce huge amounts of energy?
Stars produce so much energy because of nuclear reactions occuring in their core. Hydrogen atoms are smashing together and fusing into helium through a process known as nuclear fusion which releases huge amounts of energy.
