Physics · Nuclear Physics
Identify the correct statement about nuclear fission.
- 1The nucleus of a heavy atom, when bombarded with low-energy neutrons, can be split apart into lighter nuclei.✓
- 2Nuclear fission is the coming together of high-energy electrons and low-energy neutrons.
- 3The nucleus of a low-energy atom, when bombarded with high-energy neutrons, can be split apart into lighter nuclei.
- 4The nucleus of a low-energy atom, when bombarded with high-energy neutrons, can be split apart into heavier nuclei.
Correct answer
The nucleus of a heavy atom, when bombarded with low-energy neutrons, can be split apart into lighter nuclei.
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