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← ScienceWhich mechanism prevents uncontrolled energy escalation in a nuclear reactor?
A)Neutron moderation
B)Doppler broadening✓
C)Fuel enrichment variation
D)Control rod positioning
💡 Explanation
Doppler broadening widens the neutron absorption spectrum of uranium because increased fuel temperature causes greater thermal motion. Increased neutron capture reduces reactivity; therefore thermal runaway is prevented, rather than driven by neutron moderation at lower energies.
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