Atomic reactor is based on

controlled chain reaction

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uncontrolled chain reaction

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nuclear fission

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nuclear fusion

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The correct option is C nuclear fission
All commercial reactor is based on nuclear fission. An atomic reactor means a great explosion of power that results come from a nuclear fission reaction of heavy nuclei (uranium, plutonium).

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Nuclear reactors rely on which of the following radioactive isotopes to fuel the chain reaction?

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