Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2018 · Paper 13 · Question 38

A neutron collides with a nucleus of uranium-235. One possible nuclear reaction that results is represented by the equation \[^{235}_{92}\text{U} + ^{1}_{0}\text{n} \rightarrow ^{154}_{60}\text{Nd} + ^{80}_{32}\text{Ge} + x\] where x represents one or more particles. What does x represent?

1. Aone neutron
2. Btwo electrons
3. Ctwo neutrons
4. Dtwo protons

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