Atomic Energy (A`u xiKt)

Atomic energy is obtained from the atom. Every atom has in it particles of energy.

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Energy holds the parts of an atom together. When the atom is split, this energy comes out.

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We can obtain energy from an atom in two ways : through

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When one single atom is made out of two atomsIt is called “Fusion”“Fusion”.

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Fusion releases a great amount of heat.

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When one atom is split into two, it is called““Fission”Fission”.

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This is done by hitting atoms with neutrons.A neutron is a particle in an atom.

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It is difficult to split most of the atoms.

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But uranium and plutonium atoms can be split Under proper conditions. When uranium 235Is hit with a neutron, it breaks into two fragments.

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One kilogram of u-235 gives energy which is 10,00,000 times ofEnergy as obtained by burning one kilogram of coal. A small piece ofUranium could run a generator, a heavy train, a steamer or even a jet-plane.

Is the chief source of energy today,And it will be so in future, too.