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A Self- Amplifying Reaction and a Nuclear Explosion in a Nuclear

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A self- amplifying reaction and a nuclear explosion in a nuclear power plant are prevented in large part by _______________


A) the production of plutonium- 239
B) fuel rods that absorb tremendous amounts of heat
C) "sponges" that absorb liquefied uranium that leaks out of the reactor core
D) control rods that absorb extra neutrons
E) the regular addition of uranium- 239 to the fuel

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