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Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics Nuclear Energy, Binding Energy, Mass Defect, Nuclear Force MCQ (Single Correct)

Thermal neutron means

A
neutron being heated
B
the energy of these neutrons is equal to the energy similar to molecules in surrounding
C
these neutron have energy Similar to molecules in surrounding
D
such neutrons gather energy released in the fission process

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C

Thermal neutrons are neutrons whose kinetic energy is similar to the average kinetic energy of molecules in the surrounding medium (i.e., they are in thermal equilibrium with the environment).

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