In a Subcritical Nuclear Reactor

question 33

Multiple Choice

In a subcritical nuclear reactor:

• A)the number of fission events per unit time decreases with time
• B)the number of fission events per unit time increases with time
• C)each fusion event produces fewer neutrons than when the reactor is critical
• D)each fusion event produces more neutrons than when the reactor is critical
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Response

The automatic and natural reaction elicited by an unconditioned stimulus without the need for prior learning or conditioning.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus through conditioning.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus, which occurs without prior learning or conditioning.