The phenomenon of nuclear fission is opposite to that of__________________?
Correct answer: B. Nuclear fusion
- A. Radioactive decay
- B. Nuclear fusion
- C. Thermionic emission
- D. Combustion
Explanation
Fission splits a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei, whereas fusion combines light nuclei into a heavier one. These are opposing nuclear processes, unlike radioactive decay or combustion.
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