An atom bomb works on the principle of __________________?

Correct answer: A. Nuclear fission

  • A. Nuclear fission
  • B. Nuclear fusion
  • C. Both the nuclear fission & fusion
  • D. Ionisation

Explanation

An atomic bomb releases energy through an uncontrolled nuclear fission chain reaction, usually involving uranium-235 or plutonium-239. Nuclear fusion is associated mainly with a hydrogen bomb, so option c is not the standard answer.

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