The phenomenon occurring during explosion of a hydrogen bomb is___________________?

Correct answer: C. A combination of both nuclear fission & fusion

  • A. Nuclear fission
  • B. Nuclear fusion
  • C. A combination of both nuclear fission & fusion
  • D. None of these

Explanation

A hydrogen bomb uses a fission reaction to initiate the extremely high temperature needed for hydrogen-isotope fusion, so both processes occur. Fusion supplies most of the thermonuclear energy, while fission provides the trigger.

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