Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

A chain reaction in fission of uranium is possible because

Options:

small amount of energy is released

more than one neutron is given out

large amount of energy is released

fragments in fission are radioactive.

Correct Answer:

more than one neutron is given out

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → more than one neutron is given out

In nuclear fission of uranium, each fission event releases more than one neutron. These neutrons can initiate further fission in other uranium nuclei, sustaining a chain reaction.

Answer: more than one neutron is given out