#nuclear-fission

science  How does the process of nuclear fission and fusion work?

Nuclear fission and fusion are both processes that involve the splitting and merging of atomic nuclei, respectively, in order to release energy. In...    Read more

whatshot  What is nuclear fission, and how does it release energy by splitting atomic nuclei?

Nuclear fission is a process where the nucleus of an atom is split into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy in the...    Read more

power  How do controlled nuclear fission reactions occur in nuclear power plants to produce electricity?

Controlled nuclear fission reactions are used to produce electricity in nuclear power plants. In these reactions, the nucleus of an atom is split...    Read more