A Nuclear Reactor Is Operating at a Certain Power Level

question 35

Multiple Choice

A nuclear reactor is operating at a certain power level, with its multiplication factor adjusted to unity.The control rods are now used to reduce the power output to one-half its former value.After the reduction in power the multiplication factor is maintained at:

• A)1/4
• B)1/2
• C)1
• D)2
• E)4