A capture by a target nucleus of uranium-235 is most apt to occur for which type of "bullet" particle?
A)low velocity alpha particle
B)low velocity proton
C)high velocity neutron
D)low velocity neutron

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Uranium-235 is most likely to capture a low velocity neutron because slow neutrons have a higher probability of being absorbed by the nucleus, leading to fission. High velocity particles or charged particles like protons and alpha particles are less likely to be captured due to repulsive forces and their higher kinetic energy.

A Capture by a Target Nucleus of Uranium-235 Is Most