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Why is nuclear energy called potential energy?

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What is the potential energy in the nucleus of an atom called?

The energy stored in the nucleus of an atom is called atomic or nuclear energy. This energy is potential because it is kinetic.


Does nuclear energy have kinetic or potential energy?

Nuclear energy is a kind of potential energy.


Why is nuclear energy potential?

Nuclear energy is potential energy because it is not moving.


What is the differences between potential energy and nuclear energy?

potential energy is stored energy. nuclear energy is radioactive


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Potential energy is the "energy of position" - work done against a so-called "conservative force". Examples include a compressed spring, gravitational potential energy, chemical energy, nuclear energy.


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What is potential energy and some examples?

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What kind of energy would be nuclear fusion?

Nuclear energy, which is a kind of potential energy.


Is nuclear a form of potential and nuclear energy?

yes it is!;)


How is nuclear energy related to potential energy?

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