In a nuclear reactor the fissionable fuel is formed into pellets rather than finely ground and mixed with the moderator.This reduces the probability of:
A) non-fissioning absorption of neutrons
B) loss of neutrons through the reactor container
C) absorption of two neutrons by single fissionable nucleus
D) loss of neutrons in the control rods
E) none of the above
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Q1: Fission fragments usually decay by emitting:
A)alpha particles
B)electrons
Q3: Which one of the following represents
Q4: When 236U fissions the fragments are:
A)always 140Xe
Q5: The table lists properties of several heavy
Q6: The barrier to fission comes about because
Q7: In the uranium disintegration series:
A)the emission
Q8: If the nucleus of a lead atom
Q9: Consider all possible fission events.Which of the
Q10: Separation of the isotopes of uranium requires
Q11: Which one of the following is NOT
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