In nuclear fission each neutron that causes fission releases
A. No new neutron
B. At least one new neutron
C. One new neutron
D. More than one new neutron
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
A schematic nuclear fission chain reaction. 1. A uranium-235 atom absorbs a neutron and fissions into two new atoms (fission fragments), releasing three new neutrons and some binding energy
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