A fusion reaction is more energetic than a fission reaction.

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Fusion reactions release more energy than fission reactions because they involve combining two or more atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a significant amount of energy due to the conversion of mass into energy (as described by Einstein's famous equation E=mc²). In contrast, fission reactions involve splitting a heavy nucleus into two or more lighter nuclei, which also releases energy but typically less than what is released in fusion reactions.

A Fusion Reaction Is More Energetic Than a Fission Reaction