Nuclear Fission and Fusion Power Plants Nuclear energy at the moment can be formed through two possible processes. These are called fusion and fission. Though both processes form the same thing, they are entirely different. [pic of fusion and fission] Fission energy (left) is created by splitting the atom, which is most often Uranium 235. Fission energy, using Uranium, works by a complicated system. We begin with several Uranium atoms and free moving neutrons. The neutrons …
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…or a disaster but are used in making energy for anywhere including civilian homes. Tokomak Fusion Reactor, New Jersey, America [pic of facility named] These are just two of the nuclear power plants using fission power in America alone. Nuclear power is very popular because it requires little effort for a great amount of power, which can be used on our growing populations. Palo Verde Nuclear Powerplant Facility of Arizona, America [pic of facility named]