Question

Match the basic components of a nuclear reactor with their descriptions. 1 . nuclear fuel slows down neutrons 2 . moderator absorb emitted neutrons 3 . control rods mass of unstable atoms 4 . coolant concrete and lead enclosure 5 . shield energy transfer medium

Answer 1

nuclear fuel energy. concrete and lead enclosure shield. transfer medium slows down. moderator control rods. neutrons mass of unstable atoms.

Answer 2

1 slows down neutrons : moderator

2 absorb emitted neutrons : control rods

3 mass of unstable atoms : nuclear fuel

4 concrete and lead enclosure : shield

5 energy transfer medium : coolant