Main Differences Between Nuclear Fission And Nuclear Fusion

January 20, 2013 General Knowledge

NUCLEAR FISSION	NUCLEAR FUSION
Heavy nucleus breaks up into smaller nuclei.	1. lighter nuclei form a heavier nucleus.
It involves chain reaction.	2. No chain reaction.
It can be controlled and the energy produced can be utilized for useful purposes.	3. It cannot be controlled.
Nuclear waste is produced.	4. No nuclear waste.
There is a restriction of critical mass occur fission reaction	5. No restriction of critical mass to occur.

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