When the nuclei of heavy elements such as uranium, plutonium etc. are split by neutrons, the new elements formed are less in mass than the previous elements.
This reduced mass is converted into energy according to the formula E = mc2. This energy is called nuclear energy.
Following are some important Nuclear energy transformation examples.
Nuclear Energy Transformation Examples
Conversion of nuclear energy to other energy:
Nuclear energy to Sound energy
The explosion of a nuclear bomb produces tremendous noise. In this case, nuclear energy is converted into sound energy.
Nuclear energy to Thermal energy and Light energy
The explosion of the atomic bomb produces a lot of heat and light.
Nuclear energy to Mechanical energy
The explosion of an atomic bomb destroys houses in a wide area. In this case, nuclear energy is converted into mechanical energy.
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Heat Energy Conversion Examples
Electrical Energy Transformation Examples
