How are neutrons accelerated in nuclear Fission reactors?

Subject: How are neutrons accelerated in nuclear Fission reactors?

Date: Mon Feb 26 17:18:41 2001
Posted by Edward
Grade level: 10-12 School: Mercy Secondary School, Ballymahon,Co. Longford, Ireland
City: Carrickboy State/Province: Co. Longford Country: Ireland
Area of science: Physics
ID: 983225921.Ph

Message:


Hello purveyers of much intelligence, I wish to ask a question of you. It 
regards the acceleration of neutrons in a Nuclear Fission Reactor. As neutrons 
are uncharged, it is impossible to accelerate them using electric or magnetic 
fields. i would be eternally grateful if you could tell me how. This would 
assist me greatly in studies for my "Leaving Certificate" exam. Thank you for 
your co-operation. If, however, you don't co-operate, that "thanks" is put in 
jeopardy! Only joking!

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