Which statement is correct about nuclear FISSION?(1 point)

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nuclear fission is commonly fueled by iron
nuclear fission is commonly fueled by iron

Nuclear fission only occurs in stars.
Nuclear fission only occurs in stars.

nuclear fission occurs in the nuclei of atoms
nuclear fission occurs in the nuclei of atoms

Nuclear fission occurs when two atoms slam together to form one, heavier atom

Answer 1

The correct statement about nuclear fission is:

nuclear fission occurs in the nuclei of atoms.

Nuclear fission is a process where the nucleus of an atom, typically a heavy element like uranium or plutonium, splits into two or more smaller nuclei, along with the release of energy. The other statements provided are incorrect.