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A series of nuclear fissions caused by neutrons released in each fission is called

A

Long reaction

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Chain reaction

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Fusion

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Chain reaction
$\begin{matrix} Series of nuclear fissions caused by neutrons released take place in chain reaction, ∴ Chain reaction is correct option. \end{matrix}$

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