fusion vs. fission
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fusion
produces more energy between the two.
fusion
Atoms merge together
fission
Atoms split apart
fission
Used in nuclear power plants
fusion
Occurs inside of stars
fusion
Must occur under extremely high temperatures and pressures.
fission
Produces radioactive waste
fission
It’s by-products are dangerous to humans and other living things
fission
is a nuclear reaction in which a heavy nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei, releasing a significant amount of energy.
fusion
is a nuclear reaction in which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy in the process.
fusion
produces 3 to 4 times more energy than fission.
fission
Happens as a result of the heavy nucleus coliding with high speed neutrons
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