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Which of the following nuclei can undergo fission?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Nuclear fission and fusion

Question

  1. A. Hydrogen
  2. B. Uranium
  3. C. Oxygen
  4. D. Carbon

Answer

Uranium

Explanation

Uranium is an example of a nucleus that can undergo fission.

Common mistake

Confusion about Neutron Release

Students often state that fission releases only one neutron instead of two or three.

Remember that nuclear fission typically releases two or three neutrons, which can initiate further fission events.

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