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In the fissioning of uranium, a chain reaction is caused by
 
  A) the kinetic energy of the decay products.
  B) ejected neutrons.
  C) alpha particles.
  D) none of the above

Question 2

Which will leak more neutrons?
 
  A) two separate lumps of uranium.
  B) the same two lumps stuck together.
  C) both the same



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A





 

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