Question

Consider the following statements A and B and identify the correct statements.
Statement A : $p-n;p-p;n-n$ forces between nucleons are not equal and charge dependent
statement B : In nuclear reactor the fission reaction will be in accelerating state if the value of neutron reproduction factor is $k>1$

• A. Both A and B are correct
• B. Both A and B are wrong
• C. A is wrong B is correct
• D. A is correct B is wrong

Answer 1

The correct option is C A is wrong B is correct

Nuclear forces is charge independent
i.e. $F_{pp}=F_{pn}=F_{nn}$
If the K>1 the fission reaction will be in accelerating state.
So, correct choice is option C.