Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are true?

  1. In nuclear fission, nucleus of a heavy atom, when bombarded with low energy neutrons, can split apart into lighter nuclei.

  2. Tremendous amount of energy is released in a nuclear fission reaction.

  3. Small amount of energy is released in a nuclear fission reaction.

  4. Both (1) and (2)
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Explanation

Nuclear fission reaction involves the splitting of a big atom into smaller atoms with a tremendous release of energy.

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