Three Essential Components of a Nuclear Reactor Are: a Fissionable

question 19

Multiple Choice

Three essential components of a nuclear reactor are: a fissionable fuel , control rods, and

• A) tritium to speed up the neutrons.
• B) lead to stop the neutrons.
• C) a radioactive substance to keep the reaction going.
• D) a "scrubber" to prevent radioactive isotopes from getting into the environment.
• E) a coolant to transfer the heat from the reactor to the turbine.

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