Question

In the use of nuclear fuels, where does the "power" come from?
A. The decay of newly formed atoms
OB. Energy contained in bonds within a nucleus that is converted to
kinetic energy
C. The freely moving neutron releasing energy as it encounters
uranium-235
O D. Alpha and beta particles and gamma rays
SUBMIT

Answer 1

Answer:

Your answer should be c, The freely moving neutron releasing energy as it encounters uranium-235.

Explanation:

Nuclear fuel usually gets its "power" from a process called "nuclear fusion". Nuclear fusion is a reaction with two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles(which can be protons or neutrons).