NEET Physics Nuclear Fission Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Nuclear fission of uranium-235 results in the production of intermediate mass fragments such as barium and krypton. | Reason (R): Fission reactions of uranium-235 can also produce other pairs of intermediate mass fragments depending on the specific reaction pathway.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context provides examples of uranium-235 undergoing fission to produce different intermediate mass fragments, supporting both the assertion and the reason.
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