Fission/Fusion Flashcards
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What is fusion?
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Lighter elements combine to make a heavier element, relation a large amount of energy.
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What is fission?
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A heavy element is broken down into lighter elements, releasing a large amount of energy.
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What kind of energy is release from fission?
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Energy used in nuclear power plants and bombs.
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What kind of energy is released from fusion?
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Stars and supernova.