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Distinguish between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.

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Knowledge Check

  • The energy released during nuclear fission and nuclear fusion reactions is due to

    A
    chemical reaction
    B
    the conversion of electrical energy
    C
    the conversion of gravitational energy
    D
    the conversion of mass into energy

  • Efficiency of energy conversion in nuclear fission of uranium and nuclear fusion of hydrogen are respectively:

    A
    `0.09%, 0.35%`
    B
    `0.35%, 0.09%`
    C
    `0.09%, 0.09%`
    D
    `0.35%, 0.35%`

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