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nuclear energy is created through the process of splitting apart atoms and releasing large amounts of heat energy that can be converted to electrical energy.this process is known as?

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Nuclear fission is a process by which the nucleus of an atom is split into two or more smaller nuclei, known as fission products. The fission of heavy elements is an exothermic reaction, and huge amounts of energy are released in the process.
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