the potential energy of a nucleus can be thought of as a kind of "tension" inside the nucleus. This energy gets released when the nucleus either kicks out a part of itself (alpha), turns the energy into mass (beta) or gives off pure energy (gamma).
This energy gets into the nucleus during nuclear fusion in stars.
What produces the energy released from radioactive decay?
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MasterChief241 2 years ago
the potential energy of a nucleus can be thought of as a kind of "tension" inside the nucleus. This energy gets released when the nucleus either kicks out a part of itself (alpha), turns the energy into mass (beta) or gives off pure energy (gamma).
This energy gets into the nucleus during nuclear fusion in stars.
sciencoking 2 years ago