Physics A-Level
Relationship between nuclear mass and energy transfer
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Energy transfer is most efficient when the moderator nucleus mass is comparable to the neutron mass, so light nuclei such as hydrogen are effective.
Topics that use Relationship between nuclear mass and energy transfer
- Induced fission (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Balance of neutron production and absorption
- Chain reactions
- Control rods
- Coolant
- Induced fission
- Moderator
- Neutron absorption cross-section
- Neutron moderation and chain reactions
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