Fission is the splitting of an atomic nucleus into two or more lighter nuclei accompanied by energy release. ... The energy released by nuclear fission is considerable. For example, the fission of one kilogram of uranium releases as much energy as burning around four billion kilograms of coal
Fission is the splitting of an atomic nucleus into two or more lighter nuclei accompanied by energy release. The energy released by nuclear fission is considerable. For example, the fission of one kilogram of uranium releases as much energy as burning around four billion kilograms of coal.
