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Neutrons interact with nuclei via physical ______
Neutrons interact with nuclei via physical ______
collisions
A neutron might scatter off the nucleus or ______ with the nucleus
A neutron might scatter off the nucleus or ______ with the nucleus
combine
Neutrons are classified according to ______
Neutrons are classified according to ______
energy
The probability of the interaction is described by the neutron ______
The probability of the interaction is described by the neutron ______
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Neutrons are born ______
Neutrons are born ______
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Neutrons slow down due to scattering, a process referred to as ______
Neutrons slow down due to scattering, a process referred to as ______
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The unit of the cross section is the ______
The unit of the cross section is the ______
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The probability of a given type of reaction depends on the neutron ______
The probability of a given type of reaction depends on the neutron ______
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Neutrons can travel substantial distances, similar to other indirectly ionizing radiation such as ______
Neutrons can travel substantial distances, similar to other indirectly ionizing radiation such as ______
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The cross section describes the ______ of the interaction
The cross section describes the ______ of the interaction
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