NEET Physics Nuclear Fission MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about nuclear fission is correct?
Nuclear fission occurs when a heavy nucleus splits into smaller nuclei, releasing energy.
The fission process can only occur without the interaction of neutrons.
Fission reactions always produce stable end products without any radioactive fragments.
The average energy released per fission reaction is always less than 100 MeV.
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Detailed Explanation
Nuclear fission involves the splitting of a heavy nucleus, such as uranium-235, into smaller nuclei, releasing significant energy as stated in the NCERT content. Other options contain inaccuracies regarding the fission process and its outcomes.
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