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Question
A nuclear reaction is represented by the following equation:
`""_92^235U+_0^1n-> _56^139Ba+_36^94Kr+xc+E`
What type of bomb is based on similar type of reaction?
Solution
An atom bomb is based on a similar type of reaction.
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