Multiple Choice
The fission reaction exploited in nuclear power stations involves
A) neutron bombardment of uranium-235.
B) neutron bombardment of uranium-238.
C) neutron bombardment of plutonium-239.
D) x-ray irradiation of plutonium-241.
E) x-ray irradiation of uranium-235.
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