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5.1.2a Composition of the nucleus and isotopes

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Question 33

In a nuclear power reactor, which particle is slowed down by a moderator to increase the likelihood of inducing a further fission reaction in uranium-235\text{uranium-235}uranium-235?

A

a neutron

B

a proton

C

an α\alphaα-particle

D

an electron

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