Physics GCSE
neutron losses
What neutron losses means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of neutron losses
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Reference: AQA
Neutrons that do not cause fission because many escape through the surface of the fuel or some are absorbed without causing fission.
Topics that use neutron losses
- Nuclear fission (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- chain reaction
- control rods
- energy released per fission
- energy transfer to thermal store
- fissions per second
- kinetic energy of fragments
- meltdown
- moderator and coolant
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