What is nuclear fission?
Fission vs Fusion

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Nuclear fission is the process of splitting a large atomic nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing a significant amount of energy.
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What is nuclear fusion?
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Nuclear fusion is the process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.
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How do nuclear power plants generate energy?
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Nuclear power plants generate energy through the process of fission, where the nuclei of atoms are split to release energy.
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What is a chain reaction in nuclear fission?
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A chain reaction occurs when the neutrons released from a fission reaction cause additional fission events in nearby nuclei.
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What is the strong nuclear force?
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The strong nuclear force is the fundamental force that holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom.
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What is half-life?
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Half-life is the time required for half of the radioactive nuclei in a sample to decay.
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What is the difference in energy production between fission and fusion?
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Fusion produces more energy than fission.
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