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How do the the two generate energy? EK has me a little consumed.
Fusion: 2->1. Making bonds releases energy. Cool. Due to mass effect, right?
Fission:1->2. Breaking bonds releases energy. Wait, no it doesnt!
So the question is: Is energy 'gain' in fission due to the mass effect as well, where the resulting particles are 'heavier' than their originator so there's a gain in energy from
E= (delta M) (C^2)
Thanks.
Fusion: 2->1. Making bonds releases energy. Cool. Due to mass effect, right?
Fission:1->2. Breaking bonds releases energy. Wait, no it doesnt!
So the question is: Is energy 'gain' in fission due to the mass effect as well, where the resulting particles are 'heavier' than their originator so there's a gain in energy from
E= (delta M) (C^2)
Thanks.
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