What is nuclear fission?
Fission vs Fusion

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Nuclear fission is the process of splitting a 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 of combining two light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.
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What happens to the mass during nuclear fission?
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The mass of the product is less than the mass of the original nucleus due to the conversion of mass into energy.
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What is a key benefit of nuclear fission?
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Nuclear fission can release tremendous amounts of energy, making it useful for power generation.
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How do nuclear power plants primarily generate energy?
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Nuclear power plants primarily generate energy through the process of nuclear fission.
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Which process produces more energy: fission or fusion?
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Nuclear fusion produces more energy than nuclear fission.
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What is a common use of nuclear fission?
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Nuclear fission is commonly used in nuclear power plants to generate electricity.
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