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Describe the process of nuclear fission. How does it work and when is it used? What is meant by a chain reaction, and how do you control it?
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Describe the process of nuclear fission. How does it work and when is it used? What is meant by a chain reaction, and how do you control it?

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Nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which a heavy nucleus splits spontaneously or on impact with another particle, with the release of energy. And is used to spin a turbine to produce electricity.
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