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The difference between a nuclear reactor...

The difference between a nuclear reactor and atomic bomb is that

A

no chain reaction takes place in nuclear reactor while in the atomic bomb there is a chain reaction.

B

the chain reaction in nuclear reactor is controlled

C

the chain reaction in nuclear reactor is not controlled.

D

no chain reaction takes place in atomic bomb while it takes place in nuclear reactor

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The correct Answer is:
B

There are two main fundamental differences between the design of an atomic bomb, and the design of a nuclear reactor. One difference is the way the fission reactions are controlled and the second difference stems from the enrichment of the fuel.
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