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bobypop

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on: Jul 29, 2018
A nuclear power plant is very similar to
 
  A) nuclear bombs, but with more control.
  B) any conventional power plant, but with uranium as fuel.
  C) a photovoltaic solar cell power plant.
  D) all of the above
  E) none of the above

Question 2

Which has the smaller critical mass; U-235 that releases 2.5 neutrons per fission, or Pu-239 that releases 2.7 neutrons per fission?
 
  A) U-235
  B) Pu-239
  C) both would have the same critical mass.


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ms_sulzle

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


bobypop

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Gracias!

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