In which of the following are fuel rods in the core surrounded by rods of U-238 and liquid sodium?
A)gas-cooled reactor
B)nuclear breeder reactor
C)liquid metal fast-breeder reactor
D)nuclear fusion

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Liquid metal fast-breeder reactors (LMFBRs) use a core of plutonium or uranium fuel rods surrounded by rods of U-238 and liquid sodium. The liquid sodium acts as a coolant and the U-238 is bred into more fissile material, increasing the reactor's efficiency.

In Which of the Following Are Fuel Rods in the Core