U235 will undergo fission by
A. High energy (fast) neutrons alone
B. Low energy (slow) neutrons alone
C. Either fast or slow neutrons
D. Medium energy neutrons
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
U235 will undergo fission by either fast or slow neutrons.For fission of uranium-235, the predominant radioactive fission products include isotopes of iodine, caesium, strontium, xenon and barium.
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