Which comparison of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion is correct?
A) Nuclear fusion produces less energy than nuclear fission.
B) Nuclear fusion is harder to initiate than nuclear fission.
C) Nuclear fusion occurs in nuclear power plants, whereas nuclear fission occurs in the sun.
D) Nuclear fusion occurs in atomic bombs, whereas nuclear fission occurs in hydrogen bombs.

Question

Which comparison of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion is correct? 
A) Nuclear fusion produces less energy than nuclear fission. 
B) Nuclear fusion is harder to initiate than nuclear fission. 
C) Nuclear fusion occurs in nuclear power plants, whereas nuclear fission occurs in the sun. 
D) Nuclear fusion occurs in atomic bombs, whereas nuclear fission occurs in hydrogen bombs.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nuclear fusion requires more heat and pressure to initiate than nuclear fission.

Which Comparison of Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion Is Correct