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Nuclear fission means that in this process the heavy nuclei are split into fragments (or fission products) when bombarded by neutrons and results in release of energy.

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Where do you get nuclear fission?

You get nuclear fission in:nuclear fission reactorsatomic fission bombs


What is the synonyme of nuclear fissure?

The synonym for nuclear fissure is nuclear division or nuclear cleavage.


What is the splitting of an atoms nucleus into two smaller nuclei is called?

nuclear fission


A nuclear reaction in which an atoms nucleus is split into two smaller nuclei and energy is released as heat is known as?

nuclear fission


Division of nuclear material is called?

Nuclear fission refers to the process of dividing the nucleus of an atom into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy in the process. This is the principle behind nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons.


The splitting of a heavy nucleus is called?

The splitting of a heavy nucleus is called nuclear fission. This process releases a large amount of energy and is the principle behind nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons.


What is splitting of atomic nuclei?

Splitting of atomic nuclei, also known as nuclear fission, is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom is split into smaller parts. This process releases a significant amount of energy in the form of heat and radiation. Nuclear fission is used in nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons.


What is it called when nuclear fission is repeated?

It is called nuclear chain fission reaction.


What term is use to describe splitting a large atomic nucleus into smaller ones?

Nuclear fission is defined as splitting large nuclei into smaller ones.


Why is it called Nuclear Fission?

It is called nuclear fission as in this process the heavy nuclei are split into fragments (or fission products).


How are they different from regular nuclear reactors?

Please elaborate on "they" as no comparison can be given otherwise. Do you mean?: "How is nuclear fusion different from regular nuclear reactors (nuclear fission?)"


Where does fission occour?

Nuclear fission occurs in fission reactors, a type of nuclear reactor, and in fission bombs, more commonly knows as atomic bombs.