Give any two differences between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission.

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Two differences between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission:
Nuclear Fission Nuclear 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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Nuclear Fission	Nuclear 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.