Many Elements Show Resonances in Neutron Capture

question 100

Multiple Choice

Many elements show resonances in neutron capture.What are these resonances?

• A)especially large Q values for each neutron capture
• B)certain incident energies at which neutrons are most readily captured
• C)especially large N values resulting from the capture of many neutrons
• D)certain incident energies at which neutrons are least readily captured
• E)certain incident angles at which neutrons are most readily captured

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