Author Question: Compared with protons, neutrons are more effective nuclear bullets in nuclear reactions since they ... (Read 171 times)

karen · **on:** Jul 29, 2018

Compared with protons, neutrons are more effective nuclear bullets in nuclear reactions since they have

A) slightly greater mass than a proton.
B) no charge.
C) a wider cross-section than a proton.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 2

The term critical mass refers to the least amount of mass that can

A) sustain a chain reaction.
B) squelch a chain reaction.
C) explode when rapidly brought against a neighboring piece.
D) none of the above