What is the main difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?
Correct Answer: Nuclear fission involves splitting heavy nuclei, while nuclear fusion involves combining light nuclei.
- Step 1: Understand that nuclear fission is when a large atom (nucleus) breaks apart into smaller atoms.
- Step 2: Recognize that nuclear fusion is when small atoms (nuclei) come together to form a larger atom.
- Step 3: Remember that fission releases energy by splitting, while fusion releases energy by combining.
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