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Why nuclear fission is often easier to initate than nuclear fusion?
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∙ 13y ago
Because fission only requires that a fissile material (like U235 or Pu239) be struck by a particle to break, when it breaks, its broken pieces will go and break other particles and it will continue all on its own.
Fusion requires extremely high pressure and temperature to maintain, in order to force atoms together. When the material suddenly begins fusion, there is a massive release of energy which causes a large, sudden increase of pressure that the reactor needs to be able to hold without letting the reaction run away (since the sudden increase in pressure can cause a sudden increase in material fusion).
But the simple answer is, there are no conditions on Earth that allow for fusion, so we have to make them to force it. With fission, it can occur naturally and we just have to put it together and let it do its thing.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoBecause it can be made to work easily, fusion has not been made a practical technology as yet, but it may be in the future.
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What isdifference nuclear fission and nuclear fission?
The difference between Fusion and Fission is that Fission is easier to do and produces more energy than fusion reactions. However fission can be dangerous and is used in Nuclear reactors. Fusion however is safer and produces less energy but safely. It is quite difficult to cause a Fusion reaction however.
Which do you currently use nuclear fusion or fission?
Fission
The two processes which produce nuclear changes are?
Fission & Fusion. I JUST now got an answer right by using this. Good Luck! :D Hope this was helpful.
How do nuclear fusion differ fundamentally from nuclear fission?
Nuclear fusion doesn't produce energy.
What are the 3 main types of nuclear reactions?
Nuclear fission: When an element breaks apart to form lighter elements and other sub-atomic particles. Nuclear fusion: When two lighter elements fuse to form heavier ones.
Is nuclear fusion more cheaper and easier to produce then nuclear fission?
No. Just the opposite.
What isdifference nuclear fission and nuclear fission?
The difference between Fusion and Fission is that Fission is easier to do and produces more energy than fusion reactions. However fission can be dangerous and is used in Nuclear reactors. Fusion however is safer and produces less energy but safely. It is quite difficult to cause a Fusion reaction however.
Outline on nuclear energy?
Definition: energy from nuclear fission or fusion: the energy released by nuclear fission or fusion
Is it a fission or fusion reaction?
Fission and fusion are different nuclear reactions.
Why no fission on sun?
The Sun get it power by nuclear FUSION not by nuclear fission.
What causes lesser pollution - nuclear fission or fusion?
Nuclear fusion
What is the antonym of nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fission.
Which do you currently use nuclear fusion or fission?
Fission
Is strontium produced by nuclear fusion?
No Strontium is produced by nuclear fission not fusion.
What are the type of nuclear reactions?
nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
The two processes which produce nuclear changes are?
Fission & Fusion. I JUST now got an answer right by using this. Good Luck! :D Hope this was helpful.
How do nuclear fusion differ fundamentally from nuclear fission?
Nuclear fusion doesn't produce energy.
