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When a neutron is bombarded on an atom of uranium ____________ neutrons generated in this process.

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When a neutron is bombarded on an atom of uranium, ____________ neutrons generated in this process.

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When a neutron is bombarded on an atom of uranium, 3 neutrons generated in this process.

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