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Standard X
Physics
Nuclear Fission
The nuclear e...
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The nuclear energy is measured as___________.
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Nuclear energy:
A power source derived from the energy generated by a nuclear reaction is called nuclear energy.
Nuclear energy is created by breaking atoms in a reactor in order to heat water produce steam, operate a turbine, but also produce electricity.
The generated electricity by either a nuclear reactor, which would be Japan's primary power supply, is an example of nuclear energy.
Nuclear energy is measured as
meV
(
Mega
Electron
Volt
)
.
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