Question

A nuclear reactor has half the length of all its control rods inserted in graphite. What must be done so that the reactor produces more heat? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

ANSWER

The control rods should be withdrawn a little more from inside the reactor. This will increase the rate of nuclear fission process and hence more heat.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• From the reactor’s inside, the control rods must be withdrawn a bit, which will lead to the increase in the process of nuclear fission rate, eventually leading to more heat.
• It is to be noted that the heart of nuclear power plant is nuclear reactor. It is previously called an atomic pile.
• This device is used for generating electricity and for nuclear marine propulsion.
• These devices control nuclear chain reaction through which the heat is produced via fission.