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Physics · Unit 1 · Ionising radiation and nuclear reactions · Nuclear model and stability

Describe nuclear fission and nuclear fusion with the aid of nuclear equations.

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Describe the key differences between the nuclear processes shown in Equation 1 and Equation 2, making reference to both the nature of the reaction and energy requirements.

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Which nuclear equation correctly represents a fission reaction?

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