Chain reaction
principle · 1942 · Electric age
Fission neutrons cause new fissions.
Principles and materials it uses
- Nuclear fission — uses. Fission neutrons cause new fissions.
Where it is used
- Nuclear reactor — is used in. A controlled chain reaction.
- Nuclear weapon — is used in. An uncontrolled chain reaction.
- Control rod — is used in. It absorbs neutrons, holding back the chain reaction.