Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

which of the following is/are true with respect to nuclear fission??

  1. reaction is highly exothermic

  2. reaction is highly endothermic

  3. in a controlled nuclear fission reaction generally neutrons are used to trigger the reactin

  4. in nuclear power generation plant uncontrolled fission reaction is used to produce electricity
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A,C Correct answer
Explanation

Nuclear fission is indeed highly exothermic (A) - it releases large amounts of energy when heavy nuclei split. Neutrons are typically used to trigger fission reactions (C) because they're electrically neutral and can penetrate the nucleus. Option B is wrong because fission releases energy (exothermic). Option D is wrong because power plants use controlled fission, not uncontrolled.

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