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UPSC CSE Prelims Nuclear & Modern Physics Flashcards

Master 8 nuclear & modern physics concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

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Identify the nature of the three primary types of radioactive emissions:

In radioactive decay, particles are equivalent to Helium nuclei, particles are high-speed electrons, and rays are high-energy electromagnetic radiation.

Question

Which of the following statements regarding Nuclear Fission is/are correct?

  1. It involves the splitting of a heavy nucleus like Uranium-235.
  2. It is the primary physical process harnessed in modern nuclear power plants.

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