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an atom has a part called nucleus which can be split apart.When this is done a tremedous amount of energy is released.The energy is both heat and light if this is energy is let out slowly then it can be harnessed to make electricity if it is let out all at once it will cause nuclar energy

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What causes transmutation?

Transmutation is caused by changing the number of protons in an atom's nucleus, which can occur through nuclear reactions such as fission or fusion. These reactions can result in the transformation of one element into another, creating new isotopes or elements.


What is the difference between the nuclear reactions taking place in the sun and the nuclear reactions taking place in a nuclear reactor?

The sun's nuclear reactions are fusion reactions at extremely high temperatures and pressures, while the nuclear reactor's nuclear reactions are fission reactions at typical temperatures and pressures for earth.


What causes the nuclear power plant to change temperature?

The nuclear power plant changes temperature mainly due to the heat generated from nuclear fission reactions in the reactor core. This heat is used to produce steam that drives turbines connected to generators to produce electricity. Factors such as the rate of nuclear reactions, coolant flow rate, and environmental conditions can also impact the temperature of the nuclear power plant.


What kinda of nuclear reaction is seen in?

Nuclear fission reactions involve the splitting of atomic nuclei to release energy, while nuclear fusion reactions involve combining atomic nuclei to release energy. Both types of reactions are seen in nuclear power plants and stars.


Where is the nuclear energy produced in a nuclear reactor?

Nuclear energy is produced in the core of a nuclear reactor, where controlled nuclear fission reactions occur. These reactions release heat energy, which is then used to generate electricity through steam turbines.

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What is the difference between the nuclear reactions in a nuclear reactor and those in an atomic bomb?

Nuclear reactions in a nuclear reactor are controlled reactions. The reactions in the atomic bomb are not controlled reactions


What type of reaction causes stars to combine hydrogen and release massive amounts of radiation?

This involves "nuclear fusion" reactions.


What are the type of nuclear reactions?

nuclear fission and nuclear fusion


What is the Study of gaseous elements and nuclear reactions occurring as stars emit light?

nuclear reactions


Reactions involving the particles in the nucleus of an atom are called what?

Nuclear Fusion. This process involves 'fusing' together two smaller nuclei to form a bigger nucleus.


What causes transmutation?

Transmutation is caused by changing the number of protons in an atom's nucleus, which can occur through nuclear reactions such as fission or fusion. These reactions can result in the transformation of one element into another, creating new isotopes or elements.


What is the difference between the nuclear reactions taking place in the sun and the nuclear reactions taking place in a nuclear reactor?

The sun's nuclear reactions are fusion reactions at extremely high temperatures and pressures, while the nuclear reactor's nuclear reactions are fission reactions at typical temperatures and pressures for earth.


What causes the nuclear power plant to change temperature?

The nuclear power plant changes temperature mainly due to the heat generated from nuclear fission reactions in the reactor core. This heat is used to produce steam that drives turbines connected to generators to produce electricity. Factors such as the rate of nuclear reactions, coolant flow rate, and environmental conditions can also impact the temperature of the nuclear power plant.


Nuclear reactions at very high temperature is known as?

Nuclear reactions at very high temperatures are known as thermonuclear reactions. These reactions involve the fusion of atomic nuclei, typically hydrogen isotopes, and release large amounts of energy. Thermonuclear reactions are responsible for the energy production in stars like our sun.


What is controlled nuclear reactions?

A controlled nuclear reaction is one in which the average number of reactions per second does not increase.


Which nuclear reactions is the source of the sums energy?

Nuclear fusion


What is the transformation of uranium?

- radioactive decay - nuclear fission - nuclear reactions