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When a massive nucleus splits, it forms two smaller fragments. For Uranium, we have A=235, and the typical fragments are A=140 and A=95. Looking at the binding energy curve, these two fragments have greater binding energy per nucleon than the original uranium nucleus. Hence, if the uranium nucleus splits in this way, energy will be released.
I think i do understand why the binding energy is higher for the fragments, however I don't understand why energy is released.
Could someone please explain in simple language.
Thank you
I think i do understand why the binding energy is higher for the fragments, however I don't understand why energy is released.
Could someone please explain in simple language.
Thank you