An example of an uncontrolled fission reaction is found ___

A. on the surface of the sun
B. in atomic bombs
C. In nuclear power plants
D. During radioactive decay

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The correct answer is B. in atomic bombs.

Uncontrolled fission reactions, which release a large amount of energy very quickly, occur in atomic bombs. In contrast, nuclear power plants utilize controlled fission reactions to generate energy steadily and safely.

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