39th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994
The principle of atomic bomb is based on –
aNuclear fusion
bNuclear fission✓ Correct
cAbove both
dAbove none
Explanation
The principle of an atomic bomb is based on nuclear fission. Nuclear fission means the splitting of a heavy nucleus such as Uranium-235 and Plutonium-239 into two or more lighter nuclei. In this process, a very large amount of energy and additional neutrons are released.
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