Radioactive by-products are characteristic of _______. Group of answer choices fission fusion both of these neither of these
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- Fission is the process where a heavy nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei, releasing energy and often producing radioactive by-products. - Fusion is the process where two light nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, also releasing energy, but Show more…
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