PH-2072
Fission and fusion
Physics · Secondary 4 · Medium · Fission and fusion
In a nuclear power station using uranium-235 fuel, the power output is rising too quickly. The operator adjusts the control rods. Which action will safely reduce the power output?
- Push the control rods further into the reactor core
- Pull the control rods further out of the reactor core
- Remove some coolant so the core becomes hotter
- Add extra fuel rods to the reactor core
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