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A chain reaction is continuous due to...

A chain reaction is continuous due to

A

Large mass defect

B

Large energy

C

Production of more neutrons in fission

D

None of these

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( c) Due to the production of neutrons, a chain of nuclear fission is established which continues until the whole of the source substance is consumed.
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