What is the source of energy in nuclear weapons?

Answer 1

Nuclear binding energy, the excess energy holding the protons and neutrons making up the nucleus together. Atoms lighter than iron and nickel and atoms heavier than lead have this excess energy that can potentially be released. Hydrogen (the lightest element) is readily fused to make helium in hydrogen bombs and the elements uranium and plutonium are readily fissioned in atomic bombs.

Answer 2

The source of energy in nuclear weapons is nuclear fission or fusion. Nuclear fission involves splitting atoms, releasing a large amount of energy, while nuclear fusion involves combining atoms to release even more energy. This energy release is what creates the explosive power of nuclear weapons.

Answer 3

Excess nuclear binding energy. Nuclear binding energy is the energy that holds the protons and neutrons together in the nucleus, it is produced by the strong nuclear force and the weak nuclear force.