Problem 1E
Do today’s nuclear power plants use fission, fusion, or both?
Step-by-Step Solution:
Solution 34E Step 1 of 2 : Nuclear fission is a radioactive reaction, in which the larger radioactive atom splits into smaller nuclei, by releasing the enormous amount of energy. Also fission can be controlled reaction. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more nuclei combine to form an element with larger atomic number. Also it is the reverse process of fission. During fusion, enormous amount of energy will be released.
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