wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

In between nuclear fission and fusion, which is more hazardous?


Open in App
Solution

  1. Nuclear fission is the disintegration of the nucleus into smaller nuclei and nuclear fusion is fusing the lighter nuclei to form heavier nuclei.
  2. During the processes, fission releases less amount of energy than that fusion.
  3. During fission radioactive waste is generated.
  4. Therefore, fission is more hazardous than fusion.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Radioactive Pollution
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon