A thermal nuclear reactor compared to a fast breeder reactor (A) Uses slower neutrons for fission (B) Uses faster neutrons for fission (C) Gives higher power density (D) Requires less fuel to run at the same power level

A thermal nuclear reactor compared to a fast breeder reactor
(A) Uses slower neutrons for fission
(B) Uses faster neutrons for fission
(C) Gives higher power density
(D) Requires less fuel to run at the same power level
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(A) Uses slower neutrons for fission
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