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What is the process where the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts in a reactor?
The process you are referring to is nuclear fission. In nuclear fission, the nucleus of an atom is split into smaller parts by bombarding it with neutrons. This process releases a large amount of energy and more neutrons, which can go on to split other nuclei in a chain reaction.
Do bobcats go through photosynthesis?
No, bobcats do not go through photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is a process performed by plants and some other organisms that convert sunlight into energy. Bobcats, as mammals, obtain energy by consuming other organisms, such as smaller mammals, birds, and reptiles.
What are the step by step explanation of the process of nuclear fission?
A neutron collides with a heavy nucleus and causes it to become unstable. The unstable nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei, releasing energy in the form of heat and gamma radiation. During the fission process, additional neutrons are also produced, which can go on to collide with other nuclei, causing a chain reaction. This chain reaction can be controlled in a nuclear reactor to produce energy for electricity generation.
How did nuclear fusion lead to the formation of all chemical elements?
Nuclear fusion in stars is responsible for the formation of all chemical elements through a process called nucleosynthesis. During fusion, lighter elements combine to form heavier elements in the star's core, releasing large amounts of energy in the process. As stars go through different stages of fusion, a wide variety of elements are formed, eventually leading to the creation of elements such as carbon, oxygen, iron, and beyond.
What conditions cause nuclear fusion to occur?
Nuclear fusion is caused by a huge amount of energy being absorbed by two atoms that are close to each other and they fuse, or under go fusion to give of that energy. The byproduct of the process is roughly equivalent to the amount of energy that was absorbed by the original two or more atoms.
Is Nuclear Energy Created?
The law that people go by is: Energy can not be destroyed or created by nature.Nuclear energy is man made though, with our nuclear power plants. So this contains the correct information for Nuclear Energy. This happens because of the splitting/smashing of atoms, creating a powerful enough energy to power homes and other appliances.
What is the source of energy of a green plant?
The source of energy of plants is sunlight.
Stars get there energy from?
Stars generally get their energy from hydrogen. By far the most common source of energy from a star (like our sun) is the nuclear fusion of hydrogen atoms into helium. As long as there is enough hydrogen, and other elements, to support the nuclear fusion, the process will go on. Therefore, stars generally get their energy from large amounts of hydrogen which coalesced during the star formation and through gravity received enough mass (weight) to start the nuclear process.
What process does the sun go through to create energy?
Fusion
Is nuclear energy active energy?
Yes, nuclear energy is considered active energy because it involves the controlled release of energy from nuclear reactions to produce electricity. It relies on the process of nuclear fission or fusion to generate power.
Describe the energy of nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fusion has not yet been achieved on Earth but it is the process by which the un and stars are believed to gain their energy. At the moment nuclear reactors use nuclear fission, which is the splitting of radioactive nucleii. Nuclear fussion is the combining, or the fusion, of atoms which would release much much more energy. Many scientists believe that this is the way we need to go to solve the energy crisis.
When energy change from form to form they go through an energy of what?
When energy changes from one form to another, it goes through an energy conversion process. This process involves the transformation of energy from one type to another, such as potential to kinetic or electrical to thermal energy.
What happens in a nuclear chain reaction and how does it contribute to the release of energy in a nuclear reactor?
In a nuclear chain reaction, the splitting of atomic nuclei releases energy in the form of heat. This process is controlled in a nuclear reactor to generate electricity. The chain reaction is sustained by the release of neutrons from the splitting of nuclei, which then go on to split more nuclei, creating a continuous cycle of energy release.
What is the process where the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts in a reactor?
The process you are referring to is nuclear fission. In nuclear fission, the nucleus of an atom is split into smaller parts by bombarding it with neutrons. This process releases a large amount of energy and more neutrons, which can go on to split other nuclei in a chain reaction.
What process generates the heat and energy in present day nuclear power plants?
Nuclear fission is the process that generates heat and energy in present-day nuclear power plants. In this process, the nucleus of an atom is split into smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy in the form of heat. This heat is then used to generate steam, which drives turbines connected to electricity generators.
How do you harness nuclear energy and convert it into usable energy?
Nuclear power plants use fission incited by putting radioactive rods in close enough proximity to each other to create heat but not go critical and blow up. This is done in water wich carries the heat through heat exchangers to heat up boiler water and drive steam turbines. The turbines create electricity.
Does the sun have internal energy?
The sun consist primarily of a collection of hydrogen (about 75% of the mass of the sun). This energy is fused, or burned, into helium by the pressure of the weight (gravity) of the sun. This conversion of hydrogen into helium will go on for most of the sun's life time. This nuclear reaction can be thought of as the sun's internal energy.
