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Zulu123

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on: Jul 28, 2018
Which of the following is not normally a component of a fission reactor?
  a. Control rods.
  b. Moderator to slow down neutrons.
  c. Reactor vessel.
  d. Light nuclei for fuel.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about nuclear fission is most correct?
 
a. Fission fragments almost always have about the same mass.
  b. Fission can only be produced when a neutron interacts with a heavy nucleus.
  c. The coulomb force is primarily responsible for fission.
  d. Almost all fission products are stable.


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shewald78

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d. we need heavy nuclei for fuel, not light nuclei.

Answer to Question 2

c.
the Coulomb force is primarily responsible for fission.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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