In a nuclear reactor, uranium-235 nuclei undergo fission, releasing energy.
Describe what happens to a uranium-235 nucleus after it absorbs a slow-moving neutron.
Explain the role of the moderator in the reactor vessel.
Explain how the control rods are used to manage the rate of the chain reaction.
State the main form of energy carried away by the daughter nuclei and neutrons immediately after the fission reaction.
The reactor vessel is enclosed in thick concrete shielding. Explain how this shielding improves radiation safety for workers.