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Date May Specimen-2023 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code SPM.1A.HL.TZ0.36
Level HL Paper 1A Time zone TZ0
Command term Question number 36 Adapted from N/A
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SPM.1A.HL.TZ0.36

Three statements about a nuclear fission reactor are:

I.   The heat exchanger transfers energy from the fuel rods to the moderator.
II.  The control rods must be good absorbers of neutrons.
III. The moderator must slow neutrons down.

Which statements about the reactor are correct?


A.   I and II only

B.   I and III only

C.   II and III only

D.   I, II and III

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C

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