Physics A-Level
Balance of neutron production and absorption
What Balance of neutron production and absorption means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The moderator, control rods and coolant together balance neutron production and loss so the chain reaction remains controlled.
Topics that use Balance of neutron production and absorption
- Induced fission (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Chain reactions
- Control rods
- Coolant
- Induced fission
- Moderator
- Neutron absorption cross-section
- Neutron moderation and chain reactions
- Relationship between nuclear mass and energy transfer
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