What Is the Purpose of Isotopic Enrichment

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of isotopic enrichment?

• A) to control the rate of radioactive decay
• B) to slow neutrons to make them more likely to start fission
• C) to allow the nuclear energy to be converted into electrical energy
• D) to absorb neutrons and keep fission from happening
• E) None of the above.

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