Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

According to modern science , after fission the total mass of the fragments equals mass of the parent

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In nuclear fission, the total mass of fragments is LESS than the parent mass due to mass-energy conversion (E=mc²). This 'missing mass' called mass defect is converted to kinetic energy of fragments and radiation. This is the principle behind nuclear power and weapons.

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