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Chain Reaction of Uranium

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The number of neutrons that are released on an average during the fission of $U^{235}$ nucleus is

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3

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1

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C

2.5

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5

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Solution

The correct option is C 2.5
On an average, in the fission of $U - 235$ ,
$2.5$ neutrons are emitted per fission when fission occurs due to slow neutrons.
So, correct choice is option C.

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