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Give any two differences between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission.


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Two differences between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission:

Nuclear FissionNuclear Fusion
1. When the nucleus of an atom splits into lighter nuclei through a nuclear reaction the process is termed nuclear fission.1. Nuclear fusion is a reaction through which two or more light nuclei collide with each other to form a heavier nucleus.
2. Nuclear fission is employed in atomic bombs.2. Nuclear fusion is employed in hydrogen bombs.

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