MDCAT Physics MCQ #2850

The process by which a heavy nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei is called

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2850

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The process by which a heavy nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei is called

    • A) nuclear fission
    • B) nuclear fusion
    • C) radioactive decay
    • D) nuclear reaction

    Answer: nuclear fission

    Explanation: Nuclear fission is the process of a heavy nucleus splitting. Option 'B' is the opposite process, where lighter nuclei combine.