JEE Main & Advanced Physics Nuclear Physics And Radioactivity Question Bank Nucleus, Nuclear Reaction

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    Thermal neutrons are those which                                                          [NCERT 1983]

    A)            Are at very high temperature

    B)            Move with high velocities

    C)            Have kinetic energies similar to those of surrounding molecules

    D)            Are at rest

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

               When fast moving neutrons pass through a moderator, they collide with the molecules of the moderator. As a result of this the neutrons are in thermal equilibrium with the surrounding molecules of moderator. These neutrons are called thermal neutrons.


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