What is atomic energy? Detailed answer

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What is atomic energy?

Atomic energy is energy derived from an atom. Every atom is made up of particles of energy. This energy holds all the particles of an atom together. Therefore, in atomic energy, the nucleus of an atom is the source of energy. This energy is released when an atom splits.

In fact, there are two ways to obtain energy from an atom. The first is a fusion reaction, the other is a fission reaction. In a fusion reaction, two atoms fuse together to form a single atom. When atoms combine, enormous energy is released in the form of heat. Most of the sun's energy comes from a fusion reaction that takes place in the sun. This is one of the types of atomic energy.

The second way is a fission reaction, or splitting. Fission occurs when one atom splits into two. This happens when atoms are bombarded with particles of atoms, for example, neutrons (it is part of the atom).

Not every bombardment of an atom leads to its splitting. Most atoms cannot be split. But the atoms of uranium and plutonium decay under appropriate conditions.

One of the types of uranium - uranium-235 (it is also called an isotope of uranium) is split into two parts when bombarded with neutrons. Can you imagine how much energy this releases? One kilogram of uranium-235 releases a million times more energy than the combustion of one kilogram of coal. A small piece of uranium can power an entire ocean-going ship, aircraft, or generator. As you can see, atomic energy can serve as the main source of energy for mankind in the future.

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For many peoples of the world, a pie is included in the marriage ceremony. Some American Indians have a custom of making special pies that the bride gives to the groom.

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