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Radioactivity (A-level only)

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Question 65
a.

One purpose of the moderator in a thermal nuclear reactor is to slow down fast-moving neutrons. State why slowing down these neutrons is necessary.

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b.

State two properties that engineers consider when choosing a material to use as control rods in a thermal nuclear reactor.

[2]
c.

Explain how the power output of a thermal nuclear reactor is increased.

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Radioactivity (A-level only) Questions

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