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Nuclear Fission in Reactors

Nuclear Fission Reaction

Nuclear Fission Reaction

An induced nuclear fission event. A neutron is absorbed by the nucleus of a uranium-235 atom, which in turn splits into fast-moving lighter elements (fission products) and free neutrons

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