When an Atom of Uranium-235 Is Bombarded with Neutrons, It

question 15

Multiple Choice

When an atom of uranium-235 is bombarded with neutrons, it splits into smaller nuclei and produces a great amount of energy. This nuclear process is called

• A)fusion.
• B)ionization.
• C)decomposition.
• D)chain reaction.
• E)fission.

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Definitions:

Statistical Process Control

A method of quality control which employs statistical methods to monitor and control a process, helping ensure that the process operates at its fullest potential.

Variation

The measure of dispersion in a dataset, showing how much individual data points differ from the mean.

Special Causes

Unusual, non-random factors that cause variability in a process, distinct from common causes.

Common Causes

Natural variations in a process, which are constant and inherent in the system over time, as opposed to special causes that are unusual or not part of the process.