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Is nuclear energy the same thing as nuclear power?

Answer 1

Very close to the same thing, but some minor differences.

Nuclear power generally refers to the process by which humans use nuclear energy in a power plant to generate electrical energy. Nuclear energy is the power released when atoms split apart or fuse together, as is happening every second in the sun (nuclear fusion energy).

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Answer 2

Roman Acosta

Yes, nuclear energy refers to the energy released during nuclear reactions, while nuclear power specifically refers to the use of nuclear reactions to generate electricity.

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Answer 3

Jose Arroyo

Yes, nuclear energy and nuclear power refer to the same thing. Both terms describe the energy produced from nuclear reactions, typically in nuclear power plants.

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