A Nuclear Reactor Is Operating at a Certain Power Level

question 32

Multiple Choice

A nuclear reactor is operating at a certain power level, with its multiplication factor adjusted to unity. The control rods are now used to reduce the power output to one-half its former value. After the reduction in power the multiplication factor is maintained at:

• A) 1/2
• B) 1/4
• C) 2
• D) 4
• E) 1

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