Day 276 of 365
October 3
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Physics Nuclear Physics
Atomic nuclei contain protons and neutrons bound by the strong force. Nuclear fission splits atoms (powering reactors and bombs); fusion combines them (powering stars). Understanding the nucleus led to both nuclear weapons and potentially unlimited clean energy.
💡 Did you know?
The Sun converts 4 million tons of matter into energy every second!
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