When the nucleus of an uranium atom is bombarded with a, the nucleus can be split into lighter nuclei.

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Solution

The correct option is B neutron
On bombarding a heavier nucleus with a fast-moving neutron, a huge amount of energy is released as the nucleus splits into two ligher nuclei in a process called nuclear fission.

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