Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
A nuclear reactor
In a fission reactor, control is implemented by inserting control rods into the reactor. These are made of a material that absorbs neutrons, and prevents a reaction from taking place.
In the core of a nuclear reactor
There are both controlled and uncontrolled fission reactions. The reactors in nuclear power plants and submarines make use of a controlled nuclear reaction. Nuclear weapons make use of an uncontrolled reaction.
Nuclear reactor
It is a device where a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction occurs.
It is a device where a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction occurs.
nuclear fission
Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
A nuclear reactor
fission
In a fission reactor, control is implemented by inserting control rods into the reactor. These are made of a material that absorbs neutrons, and prevents a reaction from taking place.
In the core of a nuclear reactor
By the control rods and by the moderator.
False, the fission in nuclear reactors is controlled with the movable control rods.
Nuclear fission, not to be confused with fusion.
Controlled! ...if the reactor is working properly.