Question

Use the diagram of the nuclear reactor to answer the three questions below.

Which component acts as a source of heat energy to produce steam?

Based on the components that are present in the diagram, what type of nuclear power plant is this?

The reaction rate can be controlled using fuel rods and control rods. In order to increase heat, which of the following should be done?

• Control rods should be lifted out of the fuel rods so that less neutrons can be absorbed.
• Control rods should be lowered into the fuel rods so that more neutrons can be absorbed.
• Fuel rods should be lifted out of the control rods so that less neutrons can be absorbed.
• Fuel rods should be lowered into the control rods so that more neutrons can be absorbed.

Answer 1