Chapter 40, Problem 3A

To determine

The use of neutrons produced in a nuclear fission.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The nuclear fission may be of two types. First is the controlled nuclear fission and other is uncontrolled nuclear fission.

When an atom undergoes the nuclear fission then the high amount of energy and neutrons are produced. The neutron produced from any nuclear fission can provide the energy to other atom for the fission of that atom. The process starts a chain of the fission of different atom. The chain reaction is self-sustaining and remain continue until it is not stopped by any external intervention.

The new neutrons of every nuclear fission are able to initiate the further nuclear fission of other atoms.

Conclusion:

Thus, the neutron of one nuclear fission initiates the fission of other atoms.