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How do fusion and fission differ?

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In fission, energy is released by splitting large nuclei, whereas in fusion, small nuclei fuse together.

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Fusion occurs with light elements; fusion occurs with heavy elements.

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Fusion requires a great deal of energy; fission releases a great deal of energy.

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All of the above are correct.

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Solution

The correct option is A
In fission, energy is released by splitting large nuclei, whereas in fusion, small nuclei fuse together.

The basic difference between fission and fusion is that in fission, energy is released by splitting large nuclei, whereas in fusion, small nuclei fuse together.

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