The energy released in the explosion of an atom bomb is mainly due to $\qquad$ .

  • A
    controlled nuclear chain reaction
  • B
    nuclear fission
  • C
    nuclear fusion
  • D
    none of these

Explore More

Similar Questions

When neutrons are bombarded on the nucleus of $_{92}^{235}U$,the number of emitted neutrons is typically

Match the $\text{LIST-I}$ with $\text{LIST-II}$:
$A. \text{ } _0^1 n + { }_{92}^{235} U \rightarrow { }_{54}^{140} Xe + { }_{38}^{94} Sr + 2_0^1 n$$I. \text{ Chemical reaction}$
$B. \text{ } 2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O$$II. \text{ Fusion with } +ve \ Q \text{ value}$
$C. \text{ } _1^2 H + _1^2 H \rightarrow _2^3 He + _0^1 n$$III. \text{ Fission}$
$D. \text{ } _1^1 H + _1^3 H \rightarrow _1^2 H + _1^2 H$$IV. \text{ Fusion with } -ve \ Q \text{ value}$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

In a nuclear reactor, the main purpose of the moderator is to

The binding energy per nucleon of ${}_3^7Li$ and ${}_2^4He$ nuclei are $5.60 \, MeV$ and $7.06 \, MeV$, respectively. In the nuclear reaction ${}_3^7Li + {}_1^1H \to 2 \, {}_2^4He + Q$, the value of energy $Q$ released is ............ $MeV$.

Difficult
View Solution

Complete the reaction: $n + _{92}^{235}U \to _{56}^{144}Ba + .... + 3n$

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo