Why Does Nuclear Fuel Need to Be Isotopically Enriched

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why does nuclear fuel need to be isotopically enriched?

• A) To lower the size of the critical mass required for fission.
• B) Only isotopically pure materials will undergo fission.
• C) To increase the energy output in a nuclear weapon.
• D) Only certain isotopes readily support fission.
• E) None of the above.

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