Safety is one of the main concerns surrounding nuclear power. One issue is that
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Safety is one of the main concerns surrounding nuclear power. One issue is that once fission in a reactor has been started, additional heat is produced from post-fission radioactive decays and will continue even after the reactor is shut off. For which of the essential safety functions does this cause the most trouble?
control of the reactor power, particularly reactor shutdown upon demand
cooling of the reactor
sequestration of radioactive materials from the biosphere
a.control of the reactor power, particularly reactor shutdown upon demand
b.cooling of the reactor
c.sequestration of radioactive materials from the biosphere
Explanation / Answer
Answer: cooling of the reactor
Explanation: Cooling of the reactor leads to the additional heat produced from the post-fission radioactive decays after the reactor is shut off.
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