The Reason a Nuclear Reactor Will Not Explode Like a Bomb

question 8

Multiple Choice

The reason a nuclear reactor will not explode like a bomb is because ________.

• A) the uranium-235 enrichment is too low.
• B) there is not enough uranium-238 present.
• C) the cooling water will always take away the heat
• D) there are control rods present
• E) …nonsense! It can explode like a bomb in the event of a loss of coolant accident

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Definitions:

Proportional Tax

A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount subject to taxation, meaning that taxpayers pay the same percentage of their income in taxes regardless of how much they earn.

Regressive Tax

A tax that takes a larger percentage of income from low-income earners than from high-income earners, essentially burdening the poor more than the rich.

Proportional Tax

A proportional tax is a tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount subject to taxation, meaning individuals pay the same percentage of their income regardless of income level.

Regressive Tax

A tax imposed in such a manner that the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases, disproportionately affecting those with lower income.