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karen

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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



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Ahnyah

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A




karen

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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