Astronomy: The Universe Unit Test

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Which statements describe ways that nuclear fission is different than nuclear fusion? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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Nuclear fission is used to produce electricity at nuclear power plants.
Nuclear fission is used to produce electricity at nuclear power plants.

Nuclear fission involves one large atom splitting into two smaller atoms.
Nuclear fission involves one large atom splitting into two smaller atoms.

Nuclear fission takes place in the nucleus of an atom.
Nuclear fission takes place in the nucleus of an atom.

Nuclear fission releases a huge amount of energy.
Nuclear fission releases a huge amount of energy.
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Answer 1

The two statements that describe ways that nuclear fission is different than nuclear fusion are:

1. Nuclear fission is used to produce electricity at nuclear power plants.
2. Nuclear fission involves one large atom splitting into two smaller atoms.

These statements highlight the primary characteristics and applications of nuclear fission as opposed to nuclear fusion.