What is an advantage of using fusion reactions over fission reactions?(1 point)

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Fusion reactions can come in any temperature range.
Fusion reactions can come in any temperature range.

Fusion reactions are simple to control and regulate.
Fusion reactions are simple to control and regulate.

Fusion reactions do not produce harmful radiation and transuranium nuclides.
Fusion reactions do not produce harmful radiation and transuranium nuclides.

Fusion reactions do not require radiation shielding to prevent exposure.

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The most accurate advantage of using fusion reactions over fission reactions from the options provided is:

Fusion reactions do not produce harmful radiation and transuranium nuclides.

While fusion reactions do produce some radiation (such as neutrons), they generally produce far fewer long-lived radioactive waste products compared to fission reactions, which create a wide range of radioactive isotopes, including transuranic elements.