Four students write down statements to compare nuclear fission and nuclear fusion in the table below.
| Nuclear Fission | Nuclear Fusion | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Two light nuclei join | Takes place at room temperature |
| B | A heavy nucleus splits | Two light nuclei join |
| C | Energy is absorbed | A heavy nucleus splits |
| D | Two light nuclei join | Energy is absorbed |
Which row is correct?
Row A
Row B
Row C
Row D
284 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 5.1 The nuclear model of the atom, covering 5.1.1a Structure of the atom and ions, 5.1.1b Alpha-particle scattering, 5.1.2a Composition of the nucleus and isotopes, 5.1.2b Proton number, nucleon number and nuclide notation, and 5.1.2c Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.