Which of These Best Describes the Self-Sustaining Process of Fission

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of these best describes the self-sustaining process of fission with a critical mass of uranium-238?

• A)Binding energy
• B)Chain reaction
• C)Alpha emission
• D)Gamma radiation
• E)Radioactivity

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