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Which of the following is the correct definition of nuclear energy?

A. energy stored in chemical bonds of molecules
B. energy produced from the splitting of atoms
C. energy an object has because of its motion or position
D. energy resulting from the Low of charged particles, such as electrons or ions

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Answer: B. Energy produced from the splitting of atoms.

Explanation: Nuclear energy is energy released by the nucleus of an atom as the result of nuclear fission, fusion, or radioactive decay

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