Asked by Aqualaquisha Lebron on May 19, 2024
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Which situation would lead to a meltdown of the reactor core in a nuclear plant?
A) if the containment building develops an air leak
B) if control rods are inserted into the core
C) if the proportion of uranium-238 is too high
D) if too much coolant is lost
Reactor Core Meltdown
A severe nuclear reactor accident characterized by the melting of the core components, leading to potential radiation release.
- Understand the fundamental principles of nuclear energy, including issues related to safety, incidents, and the fuel cycle process.
Verified Answer
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Naveera AsawarMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
If too much coolant is lost, the reactor core can overheat, causing a meltdown. Without the coolant, the fuel rods will continue to heat up and eventually melt, releasing radioactive material into the environment. The other options (air leak, control rods, and uranium-238 proportion) are not directly related to a meltdown of the reactor core.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamental principles of nuclear energy, including issues related to safety, incidents, and the fuel cycle process.