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In an atom bomb, the energy is released ...

In an atom bomb, the energy is released because of the.

A

chain reaction of neutrons and `""_(92)U^(235)`

B

chain reaction of neutrons and `""_(92)U^(238)`

C

chain reaction of neutrons and `""_(92)U^(240)`

D

chain reaction of neutrons and `""_(92)U^(236)`

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To sustain a chain reaction in atom bomb one of the neutrons emitted in the fission of `""^(235)U` must be captured by another `""^(235)U` nucleus and cause it to fission.
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