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Imagine that a uranium nucleus splits and releases three neutrons and that each neutron splits another nucleus. If the first split occurs in stage 1, how many nuclei will split during stage 4?

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To solve the problem of how many nuclei will split during stage 4, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the process of nuclear fission When a uranium nucleus splits, it releases three neutrons. Each of these neutrons can then cause another nucleus to split. This process can create a chain reaction. ### Step 2: Define the stages of splitting We will label the stages of splitting as follows: - Stage 1: The initial split of the uranium nucleus. ...
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