Is fission or fusion used in nuclear power plants? Which is more powerful? Which is a cleaner source of energy? Why do you think one used as an energy source in power plants while the other is not?

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Sherlyn Tapia

12 September, 22:47

Is fission or fusion used in nuclear power plants? Which is more powerful? Which is a cleaner source of energy? Why do you think one used as an energy source in power plants while the other is not?

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Gerald Leonard · Answer 1

Nuclear fission

Explanation:

Nuclear fission is used in energy plants. In physics and physical sciences, nuclear fission reaction occur when there is a split in the nucleus of an atom. The process releases one or more neutrons in the case of the fissioning of a nucleus with a high mass number. A neutron with a suitable energy interacts with a nucleus to induce fission.

The fusion results in a generation of high heat and is difficult to control. Hence the limited use if not at all,

Taniya Franklin · Answer 2

Nuclear fission

Nuclear fission is used in nuclear power plants.

Fission is not as powerful or rather energy yielding as nuclear fusion.

Nuclear fusion is the cleaner source of the two.

Fusion occurs at extremely high temperatures and thus cannot be used.

Fission can occur at comparatively lower temperatures and thus is used for generation of energy.