Register

Why won't a chain reaction occur in natural uranium?

Why won't a chain reaction occur in natural uranium?
asked 81.1k views
1 vote
Why won't a chain reaction occur in natural uranium?

asked
User Janis
by
7.7k points

1 Answer

3 votes
The density of fissionable uranium is not high enough. Basically more neutrons are absorbed than are produced so any chain reaction dies. hope this helps
answered
User Niloo
by
7.9k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

No related questions found

Ask a Question
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories

Other Questions

At sea level, water boils at 100 degrees celcius and methane  boiled at -161 degrees celcius. Which of these substances has a stronger force of attraction between its particles? Explain your answer
A snowball is launched horizontally from the top of a building at v = 16.9 m/s. If it lands d = 44 meters from the bottom, how high (in m) was the building?
What type of rock is the Haystack rock (igneous, Metamorphic, or Sedimentary)
Link Copied!