Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

In an atomic bomb, the energy is released due to

Options:

Chain reaction of neutrons and ${}_{92} U^{235}$

Chain reaction of neutrons and ${}_{92} U^{238}$

Chain reaction of neutrons and ${}_{92} U^{240}$

Chain reaction of neutrons and ${}_{92} U^{236}$

Correct Answer:

Chain reaction of neutrons and ${}_{92} U^{235}$

Explanation:

The energy of an atomic bomb or a nuclear power plant is the result of the splitting, or "fission," of an atom. Most nuclear power plants today draw their energy from the fission of uranium-235 atoms.