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Which of the following statements is true regarding nuclear fission?
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MCQ
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practice
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Topic
Nuclear fission and fusion
Question
- A. Fission requires very high temperatures to occur.
- B. Fission produces two or three neutrons.
- C. Fission is the joining of light nuclei.
- D. Fission does not release energy.
Answer
The correct answer is B: Fission produces two or three neutrons..
Explanation
The correct answer is B: Fission produces two or three neutrons.. This supports the learning objective "(Physics only) Compare nuclear fusion with nuclear fission." in Nuclear fusion (physics only) because it uses the correct atomic and nuclear radiation relationship for Nuclear fission and fusion. The other options are less suitable because they do not match the required Nuclear fusion (physics only) idea: Fission requires very high temperatures to occur.; Fission is the joining of light nuclei.; Fission does not release energy..
Common mistake
Confusing Fusion and Fission
Students often confuse nuclear fusion with nuclear fission, thinking both processes are the same.
Remember that fusion is the joining of two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, while fission is the splitting of a large unstable nucleus.
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