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TVarnum

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on: Jul 29, 2018

In the fissioning of uranium, a chain reaction is caused by

A) the kinetic energy of the decay products.
B) ejected neutrons.
C) alpha particles.
D) none of the above

Question 2

Which will leak more neutrons?

A) two separate lumps of uranium.
B) the same two lumps stuck together.
C) both the same

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welcom1000

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

TVarnum

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Reply #2 on: Jul 29, 2018

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Reply #3 on: Jul 29, 2018

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