What Nuclear Process Involves Heavy Nuclei Splitting into Lighter Nuclei

question 4

Multiple Choice

What nuclear process involves heavy nuclei splitting into lighter nuclei?

• A)gamma decay
• B)beta decay
• C)breeding
• D)fission
• E)fusion

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