WAEC Physics 2017 Theory — Question 30

Question 30 of 33 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2017 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

12(a)(i) What is nuclear fission?

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Nuclear fission is defined as the disintegration of a massive nucleus into two fragments of roughly equal masses with release of a huge amount of energy and neutrons.

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