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Nuclear energy to produce electricity is obtained from nuclear reactors, which are assemblies of uranium rods surrounded by a moderator and which can be made to produce a chain reaction of fissioning of the active part of the uranium (U235), which produces heat. The heat output raises steam either in separate boiler units (PWR) or within the reactor pressure vessel (BWR), which is then used to drive a steam turbine/generator which operates similarly to one in a coal or gas fired plant.
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What is the energy conversion process of nuclear?
The energy conversion process of nuclear energy involves the release of binding energy, otherwise known as the strong atomic force, one of the four forces in play in this universe - the other three being the weak atomic force, the electromagnetic force, and gravity. Binding energy holds atoms, particularly protons and neutrons, together. When we split an atom during nuclear fission (the most common form of man-made nuclear energy, or fuse atoms during nuclear fusion (not so common because of the technical problems in doing so), the end result is a loss of mass. Per Einstein's theory, this mass is converted back and forth to and from energy using the famous equation e = mc2. Since c2 is a very large term, 9 x 1016, the mass/energy ratio is enormous. In most nuclear power plants, this energy release comes in the form of heat, and is used to boil water to make steam, which spins turbines that make electricity.
What did Jimmy Carter study at union college?
he sudied nuclear energy
What happens to the mass that is lost during fusion?
Mass that is "lost" durning nuclear fusion is converted into binding energy to hold the newly formed atomic nucleus together. The lost mass, which is termed mass deficit, means the nucleus of the newly formed atom has less mass than the sum of the masses of the protons and neutrons that make up that nucleus. The stong reaction (strong nuclear force) participitates in the fursion reaction by mediating the conversion of mass into nuclear binding energy (or nuclear glue).It converts into the energy that is the desired end product of the reaction.
Does nuclear energy benefit us?
Nuclear energy does and does not benifit us. It benifites us my giving us a huge amount of energy(electricity)! One gramp of split Uranium or Plutonium can gives the same amount of energy as 20 tons of burned coal! However, people use this immense energy to raze places. Only 10 kilograms of plutonium is needed to make an Atomic Bomb. Summary: Nucler energy has pros and cons
How does the sun provide a major energy source for Earth?
through nuclear reactions that occur at the core of the sun. it radiates that energy until it reaches the earth.
What process does nuclear energy go through?
If you're referring to nuclear energy in power generating plants, it is nuclear fission. If you're referring to the nuclear energy in our Sun, it is nuclear fusion.
What nuclear process creates the sun's energy?
It is a continuous nuclear fusion process between the hydrogen nuclei producing helium and energy.
What is the name of the process in which the nuclear fuels release energy?
Nuclear fission
Is solar energy nuclear fission or fusion?
The process generating solar energy is one of nuclear fusion.
What process releases the energy that is used in nuclear power plants to generate electrical energy?
It is nuclear fission
The process responsible for the enormous energy in the sun is?
Nuclear fusion is the process responsible for the enormous energy in the sun. Nuclear fusion occurs when Hydrogen is converted to Helium.
Is the energy conversion process of nuclear fusion appears to best explain the source of solar energy?
The energy conversion process of nuclear fusion appears to best explain the source of solar energy is true. Nuclear fusion is mass that is converted to energy and nuclei combinations.
Sun releases energy by the process?
Nuclear fusion
What is the process that provides the sun with its energy?
nuclear fusion
In what process do stars get their own energy?
Nuclear fusion.
The suns energy comes from a process called what?
fusion; this process fuels the sun with hydrogen
What process release the energy in the nuclear reactors used in power plants?
Nuclear fission
