Between the processes of nuclear fission and fusion, radioactive by-products are more characteristic of nuclear
A)fission.
B)fusion.
C)both of these
D)neither of these

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Nuclear fission is the process of splitting a heavier nucleus into two lighter nuclei, which results in the release of large amounts of energy as well as radioactive by-products. In contrast, nuclear fusion involves the combination of two lighter nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, and does not typically result in significant amounts of radioactive by-products.

Between the Processes of Nuclear Fission and Fusion, Radioactive By-Products