Subject Category > Physics

Q. Nuclear Fission is caused by the impact of

A) Neutron

B) Electron

C) Deutron

D) Proton

Neutron

Additional Information > Exam point of View

Nuclear fission is caused by the impact of a neutron on a heavy atomic nucleus, such as uranium-235 or plutonium-239. This collision splits the nucleus into smaller fragments, releasing energy and additional neutrons that sustain a chain reaction.

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