Which of the following statements about nuclear energy is true?
A)We are capable of using nuclear fusion to release energy.
B)Nuclear fission produces more energy per pound of fuel than nuclear fusion.
C)The fusion products are extremely radioactive and have a long half-life.
D)The fuel for fission is more abundant than the fuel for fusion.
E)None of the above are true.

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Nuclear fusion releases energy by combining atomic nuclei, and we have the capability to achieve nuclear fusion. The other statements are incorrect, as nuclear fusion produces more energy per pound of fuel than nuclear fission (B), the fusion products are not extremely radioactive and do not have a long half-life (C), and the fuel for fusion (such as hydrogen) is abundant in the universe, while the fuel for fission (such as uranium) is limited (D).

Which of the Following Statements About Nuclear Energy Is True