GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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NUCLEAR SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An example of an uncontrolled fission reaction is ____
A
Nuclear power plants
B
Radio active decay
C
Atomic Bomb
D
On the surface of the sun
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A fission reaction whereby the reaction is allowed to proceed without any moderation is called an uncontrolled fission reaction. This uncontrolled reaction can lead to an explosive energy release. Atom bomb is an example of uncontrolled fission reaction.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fission reactions on the other hand is the type used in nuclear power plants and can be controlled. Atomic bombs and hydrogen bombs are examples of uncontrolled nuclear reactions.

Detailed explanation-3: -the atomic bomb is one of the examples of an uncontrolled fission reaction.

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