A nuclear _____ is a self-sustaining series of nuclear fissions caused by the absorption of neutrons released from previous nuclear fissions.

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A chain reaction is a self-sustaining series of nuclear fissions in which the neutrons released from previous fissions are absorbed by other nuclei, leading to further fissions and the release of more neutrons. This can occur in nuclear power plants or nuclear bombs.

A Nuclear _____ Is a Self-Sustaining Series of Nuclear Fissions