Neutron Interactions with Nuclei
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Neutrons interact with nuclei via physical ______

collisions

A neutron might scatter off the nucleus or ______ with the nucleus

combine

Neutrons are classified according to ______

energy

The probability of the interaction is described by the neutron ______

<p>cross section</p> Signup and view all the answers

Neutrons are born ______

<p>fast</p> Signup and view all the answers

Neutrons slow down due to scattering, a process referred to as ______

<p>moderation</p> Signup and view all the answers

The unit of the cross section is the ______

<p>barn</p> Signup and view all the answers

The probability of a given type of reaction depends on the neutron ______

<p>energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Neutrons can travel substantial distances, similar to other indirectly ionizing radiation such as ______

<p>gamma rays</p> Signup and view all the answers

The cross section describes the ______ of the interaction

<p>probability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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