In nuclear fission,
A) a nucleus is split into two less massive nuclei.
B) two heavy nuclei are induced to decay simultaneously.
C) high-energy particles are released from a nucleus that is at rest.
D) a nucleus is bombarded with another nucleus in order to induce an alpha decay.

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In nuclear fission, a heavy nucleus such as uranium-235 is bombarded with a neutron, causing the nucleus to split into two less massive nuclei and releasing energy in the form of heat and more neutrons. This process is used in nuclear power plants to produce energy. Option B refers to nuclear decay, not fission. Option C describes nuclear decay, but not fission. Option D describes induced alpha decay, which is not the same as fission.

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