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How is the rate of a fission reaction controlled within a nuclear reactor?
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∙ 15y ago
Using control rods that obsorb neutrons, and can be gradualy raised or lowered into the core. In emergencies, "neutron poisons" are used, which almost instantly stop most fission within the core.
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What is meant by nuclear reactor?
It is a device where a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction occurs.
How is a nuclear fission reaction controlled in a nuclear reactor?
Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
The controlled release of nuclear energy in a reactor is accomplished by?
fission
How is the rate of the fission in a nuclear reactor controlled?
By the control rods and by the moderator.
What is the part of a nuclear power plant that undergoes a fission reaction?
The uranium 235 atoms in the nuclear fuel are what actually fission, or split into two other atoms. The uranium is in ceramic fuel pellets that are inserted into fuel rods, that make up fuel elements, that are in the reactor core that is located in the reactor vessel of the nuclear power plant. After the fuel has been in the reactor it begins to produce plutonium 239 atoms within the fuel which will also undergo a fission reaction.
What is the meaning of nuclear reactor?
It is a device where a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction occurs.
What is meant by nuclear reactor?
It is a device where a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction occurs.
A nuclear reactor uses the energy from a controlled?
nuclear fission
How is a nuclear fission reaction controlled in a nuclear reactor?
Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
How is a nuclear fission reaction controlled in nuclear reactor?
Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
The controlled release of nuclear energy in a reactor is accomplished by?
fission
Mechanism and container for controlled fission is called?
A nuclear reactor
In a nuclear power plant fission reactions are controlled by inserting what?
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.
What is the place where controlled nuclear fission reactions take place?
In the core of a nuclear reactor
How is the rate of the fission in a nuclear reactor controlled?
By the control rods and by the moderator.
A nuclear reactor produces energy from uncontrolled fission?
False, the fission in nuclear reactors is controlled with the movable control rods.
What type of reaction take place in a nuclear reactor?
Nuclear fission, not to be confused with fusion.
