MCQ
When a heavy nuclei breaks up into two equal nuclei, this process is called :
  • Nuclear fission
  • B
    Nuclear fusion
  • C
    Nuclear reaction
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: A.
Nuclear fission
A

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