Comes from the nucleus (core) of an atom. Called Nuclear Fission.

U-235 (uranium) is used for nuclear energy as its atoms split easily.

Atoms are spilt and release energy in the process. U-235 must be extracted and processed before being used as a fuel.

Nuclear power is used for electricity in some countries.

1/5th of U.S s electricity comes from nuclear energy.

The most common fuel used for nuclear energy is uranium.