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kfurse

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Why is carbon better than lead as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors?
 
  A) Carbon produces the high energy, high speed neutrons necessary for maintaining the nuclear chain reaction.
  B) Carbon slows down the neutrons making them more effective in stimulating the nuclear chain reaction.
  C) Lead slows down the neutrons making them less effective in stimulating the nuclear chain reaction.

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Precision refers to how close the measured result is to the true value.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Aug 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

FALSE


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Reply #2 on: Aug 27, 2018
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