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What is turned into energy when nuclear fusion?
In nuclear fusion, mass is converted into energy according to Einstein's equation, E=mc^2. When lighter atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, the resulting nucleus is slightly less massive than the sum of the original nuclei, with the "missing" mass converted into energy.
Why does fusion release energy?
Nuclear fusion releases energy, because the total mass is decreasing, as nuclear fusion is occurring. The mass of nucleus 3 is less than that of nuclei 1 and 2 combined. This '' lost" mass is converted into energy, this in accordance with Einstein's famous equation of mass-energy equivalence: E=mc2
What happens to mass in a nuclear fusion reaction?
If you talk about fission reaction (current nuclear power plants) then the mass is turned into energy, mostly in a form of heat, that is then turned to make energy in a massive closed system steam turbines plant.If you really mean Fusion reaction (humans not able to replicate such, but such is known to happen in stars), then there are no missing mass.
What occurs when Hydrogen is turned into helium?
Hydrogen undergoes nuclear fusion to form helium in a process that releases a large amount of energy. This process is the main source of energy for stars, including our Sun. The newly formed helium atom is more stable than the original hydrogen atoms.
Compare and contrast nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?
The process of combining two nuclei to form a heavier nucleus and thereby releasing energy is nuclear fusion. When a neutron strikes an atom of uranium-235, the atom captures the neutron, becoming an atom of uranium-236 with an excited nucleus. The U-236 nucleus vibrates rapidly and cannot hold itself together; it splits into several pieces (smaller atoms, free neutrons, etc.) in a process called nuclear fission (fission means "division"), releasing an enormous amount of heat energy and gamma rays.
The process in which the sun produces energy is known as what?
Nuclear fusion, hydrogen burns and the energy gets turned into mass
Is hydroeletric energy kinetic or potential?
Potential energy (turned into kinetic energy to drive the turbines), (turned into electrical energy by the turbines). Note the original source of this energy is the Sun (nuclear fusion).
Did the energy that is stored in fossil fuels come from fission or fusion reactions from the sun?
Not fission. The sun's energy is produced by nuclear fusion, and that energy produced all the vegetation which turned into fossil fuel.
Which elements are involved during the process of fusion in the sun?
Hydrogen is turned into helium in the fusion process that releases the Sun's energy.
What element is used in nuclear fusion?
Hydrogen is turned into helium in stars.
What is turned into energy when nuclear fusion?
In nuclear fusion, mass is converted into energy according to Einstein's equation, E=mc^2. When lighter atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, the resulting nucleus is slightly less massive than the sum of the original nuclei, with the "missing" mass converted into energy.
Can helium be turned into hydrogen to produce energy?
Helium cannot be turned into hydrogen to produce energy. Helium and hydrogen are two different elements with different atomic structures and properties. However, fusion reactions involving hydrogen isotopes such as deuterium and tritium can produce energy in a process known as nuclear fusion.
How can mechanical energy be turned into nuclear energy?
This is not possible, nuclear energy arises because of nuclear reactions which are not influenced by mechanical application to a material.
Why does fusion release energy?
Nuclear fusion releases energy, because the total mass is decreasing, as nuclear fusion is occurring. The mass of nucleus 3 is less than that of nuclei 1 and 2 combined. This '' lost" mass is converted into energy, this in accordance with Einstein's famous equation of mass-energy equivalence: E=mc2
What happens to mass in a nuclear fusion reaction?
If you talk about fission reaction (current nuclear power plants) then the mass is turned into energy, mostly in a form of heat, that is then turned to make energy in a massive closed system steam turbines plant.If you really mean Fusion reaction (humans not able to replicate such, but such is known to happen in stars), then there are no missing mass.
Can argon be turned into energy?
No. Other than through thermonuclear fusion.
What occurs when Hydrogen is turned into helium?
Hydrogen undergoes nuclear fusion to form helium in a process that releases a large amount of energy. This process is the main source of energy for stars, including our Sun. The newly formed helium atom is more stable than the original hydrogen atoms.
