Physics · Nuclear Physics
Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding nuclear fission reactions?
- 1In nuclear fission, a heavy nucleus breaks into smaller nuclei.
- 2The mass of the nucleus undergoing fission is equal to the total mass of the resulting nuclei.✓
- 3The mass of the nucleus undergoing fission is more than the total mass of the resulting nuclei.
- 4A larger nucleus breaks into smaller nuclei to gain stability and reach a minimum potential energy state.
Correct answer
The mass of the nucleus undergoing fission is equal to the total mass of the resulting nuclei.
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