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This energy is the binding energy of the nucleus, the glue that keeps the nucleus of the atom together. Basics of nuclear physics and fission a basic background in nuclear physics for those who want to start at the beginning. Careful measurements show that the sum of the masses of the daughter nucleus and the a particle is a bit less than the mass. Find out the difference between fission and fusion. To understand current news and discussions about nuclear science and technology, some background knowledge is required, and the high school science picture of the atomic nucleus as a tiny ball of protons and neutrons needs more refinement.
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