Multiple choice

Which of the following structures in a nuclear reactor maintains the temperature?

  1. Coolant

  2. Moderators

  3. Shielding

  4. Control rods
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Explanation

The coolant prevents overheating in the reactor from . The coolant liquid carries the unused heat to an outside cooling tower. There is a large cooling tower at Nine Mile 2. Some of the heat is sent to a boiler to generate steam and turn the turbines that generate electricity. Shielding prevents radiation leaks; moderators slow down nuclear reactions; control rods absorb neutrons and halt the reaction.

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