It is possible to make a model of a fission chain reaction with mousetraps and table tennis balls, with the balls placed on an armed trap. Which statement best explains why this is a good model?

AThe table tennis balls represent nuclei that are split by neutrons and release energy.

BThe table tennis balls represent neutrons that are released when the nucleus splits and cause other nuclei to split.

CThe table tennis balls represent nuclei that are split by protons and release energy.