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The splitting of heavy nucleus of an element with the release of energy is called :

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nuclear fusion

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nuclear fission

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nuclear combustion

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nuclear decay

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The correct option is B nuclear fission
Nuclear fission: Reaction in which a large nuclei breaks apart into two smaller nuclei, releasing a great amount of energy.

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