The Barrier to Fission Comes About Because the Fragments

question 47

Multiple Choice

The barrier to fission comes about because the fragments:

• A)attract each other via the strong nuclear force
• B)repel each other electrically
• C)produce magnetic fields
• D)have large masses
• E)attract electrons electrically

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