A Nuclear Reactor Is Operating at a Certain Power Level

question 35

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)1/4
• B)1/2
• C)1
• D)2
• E)4

---

Definitions:

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain situated below the lateral fissure, involved in processing auditory information and memories.

Primary Olfactory Cortex

The brain region involved in the perception of odors, located within the temporal lobe.

Taste Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue that detect taste modalities such as sweet, salty, bitter, and sour.

Scleral Venous Sinus

A circular channel in the eye that drains aqueous humor from the eye into the bloodstream, also known as the Canal of Schlemm.