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Which of the following statements about energy release in nuclear reactions is true?.
- A.Energy is released in both fission and fusion reactions
- B.Only fission reactions release energy
- C.Only fusion reactions release energy
- D.Energy is absorbed in both fission and fusion reactions
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- Energy is released in both fission and fusion reactions
Explanation
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Both nuclear fission and fusion release energy due to the conversion of mass into energy, as described by Einstein's equation E=mc².
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