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Q · Modern PhysicsMedium · 45s
Which of these nuclear reactions is used in nuclear power plants? Option: 8
TopicModern Physics
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Current nuclear reactors use the fission of uranium or plutonium nuclei.
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Final Answer: Option B — Nuclear fission of heavy nuclei
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