<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>
Explanation:
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Answer:
0.099C
Explanation:
First, we need to get the common potential voltage using the formula
Where V is the common voltage, C and V represent capacitance and charge respectively. Subscripts 1 and 2 to represent the the first and second respectively. Substituting the above with the following given values then
Therefore
Charge, Q is given by CV hence for the first capacitor charge will be 
Here, 
Answer:
a) 16 N
b) 2.13 m/s²
Explanation:
Draw a free body diagram of the tv stand. There are four forces:
Weight force mg pulling down,
Normal force N pushing up,
Friction force Nμ pushing left,
and applied force P pulling right.
Sum of forces in the y direction:
∑F = ma
N − mg = 0
N = mg
The net force in the x direction is:
∑F = P − Nμ
∑F = P − mgμ
∑F = 25 N − (7.5 kg) (10 m/s²) (0.12)
∑F = 16 N
Net force equals mass times acceleration:
∑F = ma
16 N = (7.5 kg) a
a = 2.13 m/s²
Alpha particles travel through the air they collide with oxygen and nitrogen molecules. While they collide with these molecules, they lose some energy until all energy are used up and they are absorbed. These particles can be absorbed by a sheet of paper or by the air. On the other hand, beta particles and gamma particles move faster than the alpha particles and are poor at ionizing atoms or molecules thus it takes more of the material to be able to absorb these particles.
