Question

It is possible to make a model of a fission chain reaction with mousetraps and table tennis balls, with the balls placed on an armed trap. Which statement best explains why this is a good model?(1 point)ResponsesThe table tennis balls represent protons that are released when the nucleus splits and cause other nuclei to split. The table tennis balls represent protons that are released when the nucleus splits and cause other nuclei to split. The table tennis balls represent nuclei that are split by neutrons and release energy.The table tennis balls represent nuclei that are split by neutrons and release energy.The table tennis balls represent nuclei that are split by protons and release energy.The table tennis balls represent nuclei that are split by protons and release energy.The table tennis balls represent neutrons that are released when the nucleus splits and cause other nuclei to split.

Answer 1

The best explanation for why this is a good model is: **"The table tennis balls represent neutrons that are released when the nucleus splits and cause other nuclei to split."**

This statement accurately reflects the role of neutrons in a fission chain reaction, where the splitting of one nucleus releases neutrons that can then induce splitting in adjacent nuclei, thus sustaining the chain reaction.