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The percentage efficiency of nuclear fission is _______ that of nuclear fusion.

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higher than

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lower than

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same as

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may be higher, lower or same

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Solution

The correct option is B lower than
The percentage efficiency of nuclear fission is lower than nuclear fusion.

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