In a neutron-induced fission process, delayed neutrons come from:
A)the fission products
B)the original nucleus just before it absorbs the neutron
C)the original nucleus just after it absorbs the neutron
D)the moderator material
E)the control rods

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Delayed neutrons are produced by the decay of excited fission fragments. These fragments are produced by the fission of a nucleus induced by a neutron. Therefore, delayed neutrons come from the fission products.

In a Neutron-Induced Fission Process, Delayed Neutrons Come From