V = final velocity
u = initial velocity
a = acceleration
s = displacement
Take downward direction as positive.
v^2 = u^2 + 2as
v^2 = 0.8^2 + 2(1.6)(5.5)
v^2 = 18.24
v = 4.27 m/s
<span>Match the basic components of a nuclear reactor with their descriptions.
1. slows down neutrons
moderator - This is the substance that slows down fast neutrons and makes them slow neutrons which are easier to capture by the atomic nuclei so that the fission reaction can continue.
2. absorb emitted neutrons
control rods - These are rods made up of a substance that easily absorbs neutrons. Their purpose is to slow down or shut down the reaction.
3. mass of unstable atoms
nuclear fuel - The entire point of a nuclear reactor is the capture the energy released by the fission of unstable atoms. So this mass of unstable atoms is the fuel for the nuclear reactor.
4. concrete and lead enclosure
shield - This is the enclosure that prevents radiation from escaping into the general environment.
5. energy transfer medium
coolant - Since the purpose of a nuclear reactor is to generate usable energy, the coolant extracts heat from the fissioning core and that heat is generally used to boil water which in turn is used to operate turbines that power electrical generators.</span>
Answer:
The neutron loses all of its kinetic energy to nucleus.
Explanation:
Given:
Mass of neutron is 'm' and mass of nucleus is 'm'.
The type of collision is elastic collision.
In elastic collision, there is no loss in kinetic energy of the system. So, total kinetic energy is conserved. Also, the total momentum of the system is conserved.
Here, the nucleus is still. So, its initial kinetic energy is 0. So, the total initial kinetic energy will be equal to kinetic energy of the neutron only.
Now, final kinetic energy of the system will be equal to the initial kinetic energy.
Now, as the nucleus was at rest initially, so the final kinetic energy of the nucleus will be equal to the initial kinetic energy of the neutron.
Thus, all the kinetic energy of the neutron will be transferred to the nucleus and the neutron will come to rest after collision.
Therefore, the neutron loses all of its kinetic energy to nucleus.
