Statement I: A fusion reaction can be more easily controlled than a fusion reaction.
Statement II: The percentage of mass converted to energy in a fusion reaction is 
whereas in a fusion reaction it, is 
.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
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Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
Percentage of mass converted to energy in a fission reaction is 
, whereas in a fusion reaction, it is 
. Consequently the amount of energy released in more in a fusion than in a fission reaction.
It is not easy to control a fusion reaction. Number of fusions taking place is larger.
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