In a controlled thermal fission reactor, the use of control rods will not affect the...
PHYSICS
WAEC 2023
In a controlled thermal fission reactor, the use of control rods will not affect the
- A. energy generated in the nuclear reactor
- B. rate of production of the neutrons.
- C. speed of the neutrons released on fission.
- D. amount of radiation produced in the nuclear reactor
Correct Answer: C. speed of the neutrons released on fission.
Explanation
In a controlled thermal fission reactor, control rods are used to absorb excess neutrons and thus control the rate of the nuclear reaction. They do not affect the speed of the neutrons released on fission. The speed of the neutrons is determined by the nature of the fission process itself, not by the control rods.
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