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What is a self sustained nuclear fission chain reaction controlled by?
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∙ 13y ago
In most nuclear reactors control rods are used, which contain some material that absorbs neutrons, like boron. These can be finely adjusted to keep the reactor just critical, or dropped in to shutdown quickly if necessary.
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How is a nuclear fission reaction controlled in a nuclear reaction?
Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
Can the chain reaction of nuclear fission be stopped or controlled?
The chain reaction can be controlled, and it can be stopped. It is controlled in a nuclear power plant, and it is stopped when the plant shuts down, as it does periodically for refueling.
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.
Can Nuclear fission be controlled?
Yes. Nuclear power plants and nuclear powered ships and submarines use controlled fission reactions.
What is splitting of atomic nuclei?
FISSION. nobody on this website knows the answer..... SHAME
For a sustainable fission reaction each fission must produce exactly additional fission reaction(s).?
A stable nuclear fission reaction will be sustained if every fission produces one additional 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.
How is a nuclear fission reaction controlled in a nuclear reaction?
Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
Can the chain reaction of nuclear fission be stopped or controlled?
The chain reaction can be controlled, and it can be stopped. It is controlled in a nuclear power plant, and it is stopped when the plant shuts down, as it does periodically for refueling.
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.
What type of reaction happens in a nuclear power plant?
Nuclear fission
What happened at three mile island in march of 1979?
A nuclear fission reaction that was not correctly controlled.
What helps control the fission reaction in a nuclear plant?
The fission reaction is controlled through use of high neutron capture material as Boron, Gadolinium, Cadmium, ... etc.
does nuclear fission produce energy?
A controlled nuclear chain reaction produces heat, driving steam turbines to produce energy.
Can Nuclear fission be controlled?
Yes. Nuclear power plants and nuclear powered ships and submarines use controlled fission reactions.
