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Uranium-235:

Correct answer: B. is fissionable material

  • A. is used to strengthen the hulls of submarines
  • B. is fissionable material
  • C. is usable only in the nuclear power industry
  • D. cannot be produced legally under the terms of the NPT

Explanation

Uranium-235 is a fissile isotope capable of sustaining a nuclear chain reaction, so it can be used in both nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons. The NPT does not prohibit its peaceful production or use, although safeguards apply.

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