Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

The average number of prompt neutrons produced per fission of U235 is

Options:

More than 5

3 to 5

2 to 3

1 to 2

Correct Answer:

2 to 3

Explanation:

The average number of neutrons released per fission is denoted by v and has a value of 2.43 for thermal fission in U-235. The average number of neutrons released per fission is different for different fissile isotopes.