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What is the definition of nuclear energy?

Answer 1

Connor Anderson

It's the energy produced by nuclear reactions.

Examples of famous nuclear reactions

Fission reaction

#quad_0^1 "n" + _92^235 "U" -> _56^141 "Ba" + _36^92 "Kr" + 3 _0^1 "n"#

Fusion reaction

#quad_1^2 "H" + _1^3 "H" -> _2^4 "He" + _0^1 "n"#

Alpha decay

#quad_92^238 "U" -> _2^4 "He" + _90^234 "Th"#

Beta decay

#quad_6^14 "C" -> _7^14 "N" + "electron" + _0^0 barv#

We use fusion reactions to generate energy currently. In the future, we may be using fission reactions to generate energy.

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Answer 2

Samuel Albin

Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear reactions, either through nuclear fission or fusion processes. In nuclear fission, the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller nuclei, releasing energy in the form of heat. In nuclear fusion, atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, also releasing energy. This energy can be harnessed and converted into electricity in nuclear power plants.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.