Fusion vs Fission: Learn the Difference

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Hey,
I was wondering if somebody out there might be able to help with my problem, by posting a suitable web-link if they happen to know one. I need to know the differences between Fusion and Fission. I understand that fusion is when atoms of a light element are combined to an atom of a heavier element, and that fission is the splitting of a heavier atom. However that is where my knowledge ends. Thanks in advance to those who reply,
Pavadrin
 
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Depends on the level of knowledge you want...

http://www.wpbschoolhouse.btinternet.co.uk/page03/3_54radio.htm

( and then click on the relevant links)

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/topic_quicklearn.asp?loc=ql&topic_id=7&quicklearn_id=6&subject_id=16&ebt=319&ebn=&ebs=&ebl=&elc=4

These are good intro / basic sites...

Any good?

EaGG
 
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thank you EaGG
 

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