What is the difference between Fission and Fusion?

Asked by kemiadewale · 6 months ago

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amorebise · 6 months ago Top Answer

Fission: Splitting a heavy atom into smaller ones. This powers nuclear power plants.

Fusion: Combining light atoms into a heavier one. This is what powers the Sun! Scientists are working hard to make fusion power work on Earth for clean energy.

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