Is It Possible for a Nuclear Fission Power Plant to Blow

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Multiple Choice

Is it possible for a nuclear fission power plant to blow up like an atomic bomb?

• A)Yes, if there is a collision between two fuel rods.
• B)No, the worst case scenario is a "meltdown" not a nuclear explosion.
• C)Yes, if the meltdown by-products reach the water table.
• D)No, there are too many safeguards to prevent such an event.

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