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Fission is a splitting apart.
Fusion is a putting together.
You get energy by splitting heavy elements AND by fussing light elements.
The mid point is iron, the element with the least amount of available "nuclear" energy ... thus it is the ultimate ash from any nuclear reaction.
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RossNuclear fusion involves combining atomic nuclei to release energy, as in the sun. Nuclear fission is the splitting of atomic nuclei to release energy, as in nuclear power plants. Fusion typically involves lighter elements like hydrogen, while fission involves heavier elements like uranium.
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What isdifference nuclear fission and nuclear fission?
Nuclear fission is the splitting of a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei and releasing energy, while nuclear fusion is the combining of light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, also releasing energy. Fission is the process used in nuclear power plants to generate electricity, while fusion is the process that powers the sun and other stars.
Which do you currently use nuclear fusion or fission?
I currently use nuclear fusion.
How do nuclear fusion differ fundamentally from nuclear fission?
Nuclear fusion doesn't produce energy.
The two processes which produce nuclear changes are?
The two processes that produce nuclear changes are nuclear fusion and nuclear fission. Nuclear fusion involves combining two atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, while nuclear fission involves splitting a heavy nucleus into smaller ones. Both processes release a large amount of energy.
What is the difference between nuclear fision and nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fission is the splitting of an atomic nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing energy. Nuclear fusion is the combining of two light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, also releasing energy. Fission is the process used in nuclear power plants, while fusion is what powers the sun and other stars.
