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#energy
3 articles
Chemistry
Why Atoms Bond
Bring two hydrogen atoms together and they snap into a molecule, releasing energy. The potential-energy curve explains bond length, bond strength, and why covalent and ionic are two ends of one continuum.
10 minJul 11, 2026
Physics
Nuclear Fission and Fusion
The energy in nuclear reactions comes from mass literally disappearing — and one curve explains why fission and fusion both liberate it.
10 minJun 30, 2026
Physics
The Pendulum
Why a pendulum keeps perfect time at small angles — and breaks down at large ones.
9 minApr 8, 2026