Why Would a Chain-Reaction Control Substance That Loses Neutron-Absorbing Power

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why would a chain-reaction control substance that loses neutron-absorbing power as its temperature increases be dangerous?

• A)Because it would start to emit protons.
• B)Neutrons would start to collide with each other and that would be bad.
• C)It would be unusually radioactive.
• D)Unhindered neutrons would cause a meltdown.

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