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We know that critical mass can be achieved in a nuclear reactor. If it could not, we'd not be able to get a chain reaction and generate heat to generate power. Reactors don't have critical mass when the control rods are in, but pull the rods, start the reactor up and away you go!
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What are the similarities between nuclear reactors and nuclear bombs?
Both have critical mass, and create energy from a fission chain reaction. In nuclear bombs, the chain reaction is uncontained and spreads to all the fissionable material nearly instantaneously.
Can nuclear fission be used anywhere in the world?
yes on condition of the availability of the necessary nuclear fission device (nuclear reactors or critical assemblies).
What is the molar mass of uranium in nuclear reactors?
The atomic weight of uranium is 238,02891.
Does a critical mass require enriched uranium?
No, a critical mass does not require enriched uranium. A critical mass is the minimum amount of fissile material needed to sustain a nuclear chain reaction. While enriched uranium is a commonly used fissile material for nuclear reactions, other materials such as plutonium can also achieve criticality.
What process do nuclear reactors use?
Nuclear reactors use nuclear fission.
Minimum mass of material requied for the nuclear chain reaction to occur in a nuclear bomb is called?
The critical mass
Which of the following are differences between nuclear reactors and nuclear bombs?
Purpose: Nuclear reactors are designed to produce electricity through controlled nuclear fission, while nuclear bombs are designed to release a large amount of energy in an uncontrolled nuclear fission chain reaction. Control: Nuclear reactors have various safety features and control mechanisms to regulate the nuclear fission process, while nuclear bombs have no such controls and are designed for maximum energy release. Fuel Enrichment: Nuclear reactors typically use low-enriched uranium or plutonium as fuel, while nuclear bombs require highly enriched uranium or plutonium to achieve a rapid, explosive chain reaction.
How are nuclear reactors used in nuclear reactors?
Nuclear reactors use controlled nuclear fission reactions to generate heat, which is then used to produce steam that drives turbines to generate electricity. The heat is produced in the reactor core where nuclear fuel rods containing uranium or plutonium undergo fission reactions. The reactor's cooling system helps regulate the temperature and prevent overheating.
What nuclear reaction is currently used to produce nuclear energy in nuclear reactors?
We use nuclear fission in nuclear reactors to tap nuclear energy.
Does critical mass depend on polarity?
No, critical mass does not depend on polarity. Critical mass is simply the amount of fissile material needed to sustain a nuclear chain reaction. Polarity, which is a property of molecules, does not play a role in determining critical mass.
How many nuclear reactors are in the world?
There are over 400 nuclear reactors around the world.
What is the bad things about the nuclear power reactors?
there are no bad things about the nuclear power reactors
