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Atomic Energy

Atomic Energy. 3U Physics. Mass-Energy Equivalence. All matter is a form of stored energy. Mass-Energy Equivalence. All matter is a form of stored energy. If matter of mass m is converted to energy, the amount of energy E that can be released is equal to:. Mass-Energy Equivalence.

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Atomic Energy

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  1. Atomic Energy 3U Physics

  2. Mass-Energy Equivalence All matter is a form of stored energy.

  3. Mass-Energy Equivalence All matter is a form of stored energy. If matter of mass m is converted to energy, the amount of energy E that can be released is equal to:

  4. Mass-Energy Equivalence All matter is a form of stored energy. If matter of mass m is converted to energy, the amount of energy E that can be released is equal to: E = mc2

  5. Mass-Energy Equivalence All matter is a form of stored energy. If matter of mass m is converted to energy, the amount of energy E that can be released is equal to: E = mc2 c = 3.0 x 108 m/s

  6. Mass-Energy Equivalence: Example What is the energy equivalent of a 52 kg person?

  7. Mass-Energy Equivalence: Example What is the energy equivalent of a 52 kg person?

  8. Mass-Energy Equivalence: Example What is the energy equivalent of a 52 kg person?

  9. The Mass Defect More practically, we look at the energy equivalent of the mass defect.

  10. The Mass Defect More practically, we look at the energy equivalent of the mass defect.

  11. The Mass Defect Consider a Carbon 12 nucleus:

  12. The Mass Defect Consider a Carbon 12 nucleus: 6 protons, 1.007276 amu each + 6 neutrons, 1.008665 amu each = 12.095646 amu

  13. The Mass Defect Consider a Carbon 12 nucleus: 6 protons, 1.007276 amu each + 6 neutrons, 1.008665 amu each = 12.095646 amu Actual mass of Carbon 12 nucleus: = 11.996709 amu

  14. The Mass Defect The 0.098937 amu mass defect is the binding energy of the nucleus. E = mc2 E ≈ (0.098937)(1.66 x 10-27 kg)(3.0 x 108 m/s)2 E ≈ 1.5 x 10-11 J

  15. The Mass Defect Energy stored in the nucleus can be released in nuclear reactions such as radioactive decay:

  16. The Mass Defect Energy stored in the nucleus can be released in nuclear reactions such as radioactive decay: The energy is released in the form of kinetic energy (of the resulting particles).

  17. Nuclear Fission However, in a nuclear reactor, we don’t sit around waiting for a radioactive decay.

  18. Nuclear Fission However, in a nuclear reactor, we don’t sit around waiting for a radioactive decay. We trigger them by bombarding nuclei with neutrons:

  19. Nuclear Fission Notice that the reaction produces more neutrons, which can then bombard more nuclei in a chain reaction:

  20. Nuclear Fusion Energy can also be obtained by fusing together light elements, e.g. hydrogen into helium:

  21. Nuclear Fusion However, fusing nuclei requires overcoming the electrostatic repulsion between the nuclei.

  22. Nuclear Fusion However, fusing nuclei requires overcoming the electrostatic repulsion between the nuclei. This requires enormous temperatures and pressures such as those produced in the core of the Sun.

  23. Nuclear Power We will be discussing nuclear power generation when we discuss electricity.

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