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Why are the fuels used solid? |
Reduces risk of leaks and spillages |
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How is the reactor core shielded? |
Kept in a thick leak proof concrete box that absorbs escaping neutrons and gamma radiation |
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Why is the reactor core made of steel? |
Able to withstand high temperatures and pressures |
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How are nuclear meltdowns prevented? |
Controls rods fully inserted into core Secondary control rods held up by electromagnets power goes out rods fall into core Loss of coolant causing temperature rise emergency coolant of water or nitrogen floods core |
3 points cooling power outage too many neutrons released |
