Heat is generated in a nuclear reactor (thermal) by
A. Combustion of a nuclear fuel e.g. uranium
B. Fusion of atoms of uranium
C. Absorption of neutrons in uranium atoms
D. Fission of U-235 by neutrons
Answer: Option D
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