B.P.S.C. (C.D.P.O.) (Pre) 2018

Nuclear fission occurs due to the collision of—

aand
bElectron
cNeutron✓ Correct
dBoth
eNone of the above/More than one of the above

Explanation

Nuclear fission occurs due to the collision of neutrons. When neutrons are fired at atoms of a heavy element, the heavy element splits into lighter elements, as a result of which a very large amount of energy is released.

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