NEET Physics Nuclear Fission MCQ Question
Which of the following statements regarding nuclear fission is correct?
Nuclear fission involves the splitting of heavy nuclei into lighter nuclei.
Fission reactions release energy but do not produce radioactive fragments.
Only uranium-235 can undergo fission when bombarded with neutrons.
Fission is a natural decay process that occurs spontaneously without external influence.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A is correct as nuclear fission involves the splitting of heavy nuclei, like uranium-235, into lighter nuclei. Statement B is incorrect because fission does produce radioactive fragments. Statement C is misleading since other isotopes like plutonium-239 can also undergo fission. Statement D misrepresents fission as it requires bombardment with neutrons.
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