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PHY 104 Atomic Structures Objective Question
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What is nuclear fission defined as?
Options
A The combination of two light nuclei to produce a heavier one.
B The splitting of a heavy nucleus into two lighter ones.
Correct Answer
C The emission of gamma radiation from an excited nucleus.
D The capture of an electron by the nucleus.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explicitly defines: 'Nuclear fission is the splitting of a heavy nucleus into two lighter ones.'

Hint

Recall the fundamental difference between 'fission' and 'fusion'.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Atomic Structures
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 161 of 947
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