In Order to Control a Nuclear Reactor, Control Rods Can

question 31

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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