I get radiation is basically light…..some we some we don’t. And the more intense it is the worse it is. So if a thing has become radioactive, is it basically glowing? And how is that happening? What is the energy source?
In: Planetary Science
Atoms have energy and will release this energy under certain circumstances. With light elements like hydrogen and helium, it is possible to push these elements together to create new elements, this is called fusion energy and normally takes place in stars https://youtu.be/vVE0B6g9F_0 The heavier elements like Uranium and Plutonium can be split apart releasing energy this is called fission energy and this is the energy used in nuclear power stations and early nuclear weapons.
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