Q. 45.0( 1 Vote )
State whether the fission of uranium-235 is caused by low energy neutrons or high energy neutrons.
Answer :
The fission of uranium-235 is caused by low energy neutrons because a fast neutron will not be captured, so neutrons must be slowed down by moderation to increase their capture probability in fission reactors.
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