A Self -Amplifying Reaction and a Nuclear Explosion in a Nuclear

question 36

Multiple Choice

A self -amplifying reaction and a nuclear explosion in a nuclear power plant are prevented in large part by __________________

• A)the production of plutonium -239
• B)fuel rods that absorb tremendous amounts of heat
• C)the regular addition of uranium -239 to the fuel
• D)control rods that absorb neutrons
• E)"sponges" that absorb liquefied uranium that leaks out of the reactor core

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