Chapter 21, Problem 21.76QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the given different energies, the energy that has nuclear origin has to identified and explained.

Concept Introduction:

The energies that have nuclear origin will be formed by either nuclear fusion or nuclear fission.

Nuclear fission can be defined as the breaking of heavy nucleus into two lighter nuclei with the release of large amount of energy.

Nuclear fusion can be defined as the process that combines two lighter nuclei to a heavy nucleus.