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Nuclear reactors were first developed during WW2 as part of the Manhattan project. There were two strands to the A-bomb development. One was to produce nearly pure U235 from natural Uranium, this was done in the diffusion process. The other was to produce Plutonium 239 and for this uranium was irradiated in reactors at Hanford. No electrical power was produced, however the principle of the nuclear 'pile' had been demonstrated and power reactors were developed in the 1950s, both gas cooled and water cooled.
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When nuclear fussion occurs some mass is lost where does it go?
The mass that is lost during nuclear fusion is converted into energy according to Einstein's equation, E=mc^2. This released energy is what powers the sun and other stars.
Where was nuclear power invented?
Ionising radiation was discovered in Würzburg in Germany by Wilhelm Rontgen in 1885. This discovery led to nuclear power.
What is the name of the process that the sun uses to create Energy?
Nuclear fusion. Stellar fusion in volves a number of different fusion reactions throughout the star's life, but the primary and (usually) the longest burning is the fusion of hydrogen into helium. This consumes most of the nuclear energy in the sun, and it usually accounts for the type of fusion that goes on for most of the life of the star. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on the proton-proton chain, which is the "technical term" for hydrogen fusion into helium.
Why was Nuclear Power Invented?
Nuclear power was invented to generate electricity by utilizing the heat produced from nuclear reactions. It was developed as a way to provide a reliable and efficient source of energy to meet the increasing demand for electricity globally. Additionally, nuclear power was seen as a way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
How is energy released in nuclear fussion?
By fusing hydrogen or hydrogen isotopes (deuterium and tritium) into helium. The result requires less residual binding energy1 than the original components due to the mass deficit curve. The excess residual binding energy is released, mostly in the form of heat and other energetic particles. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1Binding energy holds quarks together to form protons and neutrons. Residual binding energy, also know as nuclear force, holds protons and neutrons together to form the nucleus.
The source of the sun's energy is?
Nuclear fussion
What is the release of matter and energy from nuclear decay?
Fussion
How are nuclear fission and fussion the same?
Both release excess nuclear binding energy.
Where can nuclear fussion be found?
The cores of stars and hydrogen bombs.
Are the products of nuclear fussion radioactive?
no, but the products of fission are radioactive
What is a benefit of nuclear fussion?
There is a lower risk of runaway chain reactions.
Which kind of nuclear reactions is the source of the sun's energy?
Nuclear fussion of Hydrogen to give helium, positron and energy
How are nuclear fussion reactions commonly used in society today?
Very carefully
What are the advantage and disadvantage of nuclear fussion and explain?
In the related links below, I posted the information.
How did nuclear fussion in stars help create the elements?
Light elements combined to form the heavier elements.
Where does nuclear fussion only take place in the sun?
Only at the core where the temperature and pressure is high enough.
What process does nuclear energy go through?
Fission- which is splitting of the atoms.] Fussion-which is the combining of the atoms.]
