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Is a nuclear reactor an example of fusion or fission?
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Is a nuclear reactor an example of fusion or fission?

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fission

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Fission is used in nuclear power reactors since it can be controlled, while fusion is not utilized to produce power since the reaction is not easily controlled and is expensive to create the needed conditions for a fusion reaction.
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