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QuizMultiple Choice
Nuclear Energy
Question 4 • GA-GSE Physical Science B
During a heat wave, there is an increased demand for electricity to operate air conditioners. The basic design of a nuclear reactor that generates electricity is shown below.
Answer
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lower the control rods, which will absorb more neutrons before they can split atomsr
raise the control rods so that fewer neutrons are absorbed and more can split uranium atomsr
remove some of the fuel rods, which will leave more room for additional neutrons to split atomsa
add additional fuel rods to generate additional neutrons to split uranium atoms