Which of the Following Is an Example of a Passive

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a passive stability mechanism?

• A)the reactor that shuts itself down past a certain temperature due to thermal expansion of the control rods
• B)several layers of containment that separate the core from safe zones
• C)the application of materials that allow higher neutron emission at higher temperatures
• D)the use of pressurized containment buildings that can be tested for leaks
• E)none of the above

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