Which of the Following Will Not Influence the Rate at Which

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will not influence the rate at which nuclear reactions will occur in a nuclear power plant where the fuel elements are a mixture of ²³⁵U and ²³⁸U?

• A)the presence of moderating material
• B)the presence of control rods
• C)the percentage of ²³⁵U relative to ²³⁸U
• D)the percentage of the energy that is used to produce electricity

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