Which of the following statements is true of nuclear fission?

A.

Heavy nuclei combine to form new element

B.

Protons are used in bombarding heavy nucleus

C.

The sum of the masses of the products is greater than the mass of the original substance

D.

Two light nuclei are made to combine to form a heavy nucleus

E.

Very large amount of energy is released.

Correct answer is E

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