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Indicate in symbols any three isotopes of uranium. Which among these is used for nuclear fission? What is meant by criticality of a nuclear reaction?


(i) Isotopes of Uranium: 92U23592U23792U238.

(ii) 92U235 is used tor nuclear reaction.

(iii) Criticality of a nuclear reaction implies fission process is so controlled that a manageable constant power output is obtained. 

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