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Nuclear fission involves the splitting of heavy nuclei, such as Uranium-235, when bombarded with neutrons, resulting in the release of energy and additional neutrons that can induce further fissions. This process can lead to a chain reaction, which can be controlled in nuclear reactors using moderators and control rods, or uncontrolled as in atomic bombs. Nuclear fusion, on the other hand, combines light nuclei at extremely high temperatures to release even more energy, as seen in stars and hydrogen bombs.
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