Nuclear energy and atomic energy are the same thing.
Other names for nuclear energy include atomic energy, nuclear power, and atomic power.
The source of atomic energy is the "binding energy" that exists in the nucleus of all atoms. This is the energy that is contained in the union of the protons and neutrons of the nucleus. When the nucleus is split apart, the binding energy is released.
Atomic energy is the energy released from splitting (nuclear fission) or combining (nuclear fusion) atoms. It is used in nuclear power plants to generate electricity and in nuclear weapons for explosive purposes. The use of atomic energy has both benefits, such as providing a relatively clean energy source, and concerns, such as nuclear accidents and nuclear proliferation.
Atomic energy is really a misnomer for nuclear energy. It is the fissioning of the nucleus which causes energy to be released. At the atomic level we are dealing with chemical reactions, but in the early days people did talk of atomic power and atomic bombs.
Atomic energy is related to the process of nuclear fission or fusion, where energy is released by splitting or combining atomic nuclei. This energy can be harnessed for power generation in nuclear reactors, for medical applications such as cancer treatment using radiation therapy, and in nuclear weapons.
nuclear energy
Nuclear energy
Other names for nuclear energy include atomic energy, nuclear power, and atomic power.
nuclear energy
The source of atomic energy is the "binding energy" that exists in the nucleus of all atoms. This is the energy that is contained in the union of the protons and neutrons of the nucleus. When the nucleus is split apart, the binding energy is released.
Atomic energy is the energy released from splitting (nuclear fission) or combining (nuclear fusion) atoms. It is used in nuclear power plants to generate electricity and in nuclear weapons for explosive purposes. The use of atomic energy has both benefits, such as providing a relatively clean energy source, and concerns, such as nuclear accidents and nuclear proliferation.
Atomic energy is really a misnomer for nuclear energy. It is the fissioning of the nucleus which causes energy to be released. At the atomic level we are dealing with chemical reactions, but in the early days people did talk of atomic power and atomic bombs.
Nuclear Energy
It gets its energy from the atomic nucleus.
Atomic energy is related to the process of nuclear fission or fusion, where energy is released by splitting or combining atomic nuclei. This energy can be harnessed for power generation in nuclear reactors, for medical applications such as cancer treatment using radiation therapy, and in nuclear weapons.
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You get nuclear energy from the binding energy (Strong Atomic Force) that holds the nucleus together.