In Order to Control a Nuclear Reactor, Control Rods Can

question 64

Multiple Choice

In order to control a nuclear reactor, control rods can be pulled out of or pushed into the reactor core by remote control. These rods control the reactor by

• A) slowing down the fast neutrons so the neutrons can be absorbed by ²³⁸U.
• B) speeding up slow neutrons so the neutrons can be absorbed by ²³⁸U.
• C) slowing down fast neutrons so they cannot initiate further fusion reactions in ²³⁵U.
• D) speeding up fast neutrons so they cannot initiate further fusion reactions in ²³⁵U.
• E) capturing thermal neutrons so they cannot initiate further fission reactions in ²³⁵U.

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