Multiple choice general knowledge

Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of

  1. Controlled fusion reaction

  2. Uncontrolled fusion reaction

  3. Controlled fission reaction

  4. Uncontrolled fission reaction

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A hydrogen bomb works on the principle of uncontrolled fusion reaction. Unlike nuclear fission (splitting of atoms), fusion involves combining light nuclei (like isotopes of hydrogen) to form heavier nuclei, releasing enormous energy in an uncontrolled chain reaction.