Uploaded February 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Explains that nuclear fission is the splitting of an atomic nucleus into two smaller atomic nuclei. Also covers the resulting mass defect and energy equivalent which is known as the binding energy. This is the reaction that powers nuclear submarines, nuclear power plants and atomic bombs.

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