Question

Atomic energy is harnessed for producing electricity using

• A. fusion of atoms of light elements
• B. fusion of atoms of heavy elements
• C. fission of atoms of light elements
• D. fission of atoms of heavy elements

Answer 1

The correct option is D

fission of atoms of heavy elements

Fission is the process in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts (lighter nuclei). The heat liberated during the fission of atoms of heavy elements such as uranium, thorium etc. is used to generate electricity.