What is the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?
A
Nuclear fusion explodes the nucleus of an atom, while nuclear fission harnesses the atom’s kinetic energy.
B
Nuclear fission splits an atom apart, while nuclear fusion fuses two atoms together.
C
Nuclear fission creates electrical energy, while nuclear fusion creates chemical energy.
D
Nuclear fusion splits hydrogen atoms apart, while nuclear fission fuses uranium atoms together.
B
Nuclear fission splits an atom apart, while nuclear fusion fuses two atoms together.