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Homework Statement
What is the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?
After answering the question proceed on to answer the next question
Between Hydrogen Bomb and Atomic Bomb, which bomb causes more damage. provide you answer with reasons.
Homework Equations
Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion?
The Attempt at a Solution
a) Nuclear fission involves a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts (lighter nuclei), often producing free neutrons and photons (in the form of gamma rays), as well whereas Nuclear fusion is the process in which two or more atomic nuclei join together to form a single heavier nucleus.
b) As stated above, Hydrogen bomb causes more damage as up till now, the biggest bomb being built on Earth is a hydrogen bomb called, Tsar Bomb. it is a 57 megaton bomb.