Question

Distinguish between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.

Answer 1

Distinction between Nuclear fission and Nuclear fusion:

Nuclear fission

• A bigger nucleus is split into two or more smaller nuclei.
• It produces huge energy.
• Nuclear reaction can be controlled.
• It is the principle of atom or fission bomb.

Nuclear fusion

• Two light nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus.
• It also produces huge energy.
• Nuclear reaction can be controlled.
• It is the principle of hydrogen or fusion bomb.