Question

What is Chain Reaction?

• A. Particles released by splitting of atom strikes other uranium atoms and split them.
• B. Particles released by expanding of atom strikes other uranium atoms and split them.
• C. Particles released by contracting of atom strikes other uranium atoms and split them.
• D. None

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Particles released by splitting of atom strikes other uranium atoms and split them.

A self sustaining reaction where the neutrons bombard an atom resulting in the fission process which leads to the release of more neutrons which then bombards more atoms and the cycles goes on.