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Nuclear fission & fusion (conceptual)

Physics · Nuclear & particle physics

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About this practice set

Nuclear fission & fusion (conceptual) is a Physics quiz (Nuclear & particle physics) with 5 multiple-choice questions. Pick an answer and read the explanation that follows.

What you will be asked

  • Fission splits a heavy nucleus into:
  • Fusion combines light nuclei to form:
  • The Sun’s energy comes from:
  • Nuclear power plants use:
  • Both fission and fusion release energy because the products have: