Quote by Ernest Rutherford

The energy produced by the breaking down of the atom is a very poor kind of thing. Anyone who expects a source of power from the transformation of these atoms is talking moonshine.

The energy produced by the breaking down of the atom is a ve

Summary

This quote suggests that the idea of obtaining a significant power source through the splitting of atoms is unrealistic and overrated. The speaker considers it to be a futile endeavor, comparing it to a mere illusion or fantasy. In essence, the quote implies skepticism towards the possibility of harnessing substantial energy from atomic transformations, emphasizing the inadequacy of such a concept.

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By Ernest Rutherford

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