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A fusion reaction is much more energetic than a fission reaction. Comment.

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True, This is because energy released per unit mass of fuel is much higher in fusion than in fission.
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    B
    high temperature
    C
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    D
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    C
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    D
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    B
    A fusion reaction can be much more easily controlled than a fission reaction
    C
    A fusion reaction produces almost no radioactive waste
    D
    The fuel required for fusion is radily available in abundance from sea-water.

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