Neutron Interactions with Nuclei
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Neutrons have a positive charge.

False

Neutrons interact with nuclei via physical collisions.

True

Neutrons can combine with a nucleus and emit a proton or alpha particle.

True

The probability of neutron reactions depends on their kinetic energy.

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

Neutrons are classified according to their energy, with no precise agreement on the classification.

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

What is the unit of neutron cross section?

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

How do neutrons slow down before being absorbed by a target nucleus?

<p>Through scattering (moderation)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what energy range are neutrons classified as slow?

<p>$&lt; 10$ eV</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the probability of neutron interaction?

<p>Neutron energy and target nuclide identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can a neutron emit when it combines with a nucleus?

<p>$\text{Proton, alpha particle, or prompt gamma ray}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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