Nuclear energy

Nuclear energy

Nuclear binding energy is the energy required to split a nucleus of an atom into its component parts. The component parts are neutrons and protons, which are collectively called nucleons. The binding energy of nuclei is always a positive number, since all nuclei require net energy to separate them into individual protons and neutrons.

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micro-

Energy; Nuclear energy

A prefix that divides a unit into one million parts (0. 000001).

metric ton

Energy; Nuclear energy

Approximately 2,200 pounds.

megawatthour (MWH)

Energy; Nuclear energy

One million watthours.

megawatt (MW)

Energy; Nuclear energy

A unit of power equivalent to one million watts.

mass-energy equation

Energy; Nuclear energy

The equation developed by Albert Einstein, which is usually given as E = mc 2 , showing that, when the energy of a body changes by an amount E (no matter what form the energy takes), the mass ...

mass number

Energy; Nuclear energy

The number of nucleons (neutrons and protons) in the nucleus of an atom. Also known as the atomic weight.

low-level waste

Energy; Nuclear energy

A general term for a wide range of items that have become contaminated with radioactive material or have become radioactive through exposure to neutron radiation. A variety of industries, hospitals ...