The Self-Amplifying Reaction in Which Neutrons Produced by the Fission

question 88

Multiple Choice

The self-amplifying reaction in which neutrons produced by the fission of one nucleus would induce fission in other nuclei is called:

• A)critical mass.
• B)chain reaction.
• C)nuclear fusion.
• D)positron emission.
• E)none of the above

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