Why does splitting an atom create energy? And why is it so much energy?
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the answer is to do with einstein’s famous E=MC² equation. Energy = mass multiplied by the speed of light squared. The speed of light is a big number, so if you square it you get a damned big number.
When you split an atom into two smaller different atoms, the results weigh less than the original. the weight(mass) lost is converted into energy. Stunning loads of energy!
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