Fusion power is often presented as a cleaner and safer alternative to fission power.

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Problem

Fusion power is often presented as a cleaner and safer alternative to fission power. (i) State any two radiation-related hazards associated with commercial fission power plants. (ii) Describe any two reasons why large-scale fusion power, if achieved, would generate far less long-lived radioactive waste than fission power. (iii) Explain how the fundamental difference in chain reaction behaviour between fission and fusion affects the likelihood of runaway reactions in their respective facilities.

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