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Physics · May / June 2025 · Paper 22 · Question 8

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Fig. 8.1 is a diagram of a nuclear reactor. coolant in coolant out container vessel control rod fuel rod moderator concrete shielding Fig. 8.1 Nuclear fission occurs within the fuel rods which become hotter as a result. The thermal energy is transferred to the coolant circulating around the rods.

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  • 8(a)[3]

  • 8(b)[3]

  • 8(c)(i)[2]

  • 8(c)(ii)[1]

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