Science glossary film: Nuclear

Relating to the nucleus of an atom. The 'nuclear model' of the atom is one that describes a system of a nucleus surrounded by electrons. Nuclear power comes from processes involving atomic nuclei. Nuclear radiation is radiation emitted by the nuclei of atoms, as opposed to radiation from sources such as a particle accelerator.

Nuclear power comes from processes involving atomic nuclei. Nuclear radiation is radiation emitted by the nuclei of atoms, as opposed to radiation from sources such as a particle accelerator.