Alpha decay, also known as α -decay, is a type of radioactive decay in which an atomic nucleus produces an alpha particle (helium nucleus) and therefore converts or ‘decays’ into a new atomic nucleus with decrease in mass number of four and an atomic number of two. The nucleus of a helium-4 atom, which consists […]
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Class 12, IIT JEE, Modern Physics, Nuclear fission and fusion, PhysicsAtoms are split apart in nuclear fission, releasing energy. Nuclear fission is used in all nuclear power reactors, where uranium atoms are used. A neutron collides with a uranium atom and divides it during nuclear fission, releasing a tremendous quantity of energy in the form of heat and radiation. There are two types of fission
Nuclear Fission Atoms are split apart in nuclear fission, releasing energy. Nuclear fission is used in all nuclear power reactors, where uranium atoms are used. A neutron collides with a uranium atom and divides it during nuclear fission, releasing a tremendous quantity of energy in the form of heat and radiation. There are two types
