1. (20 points) What percentage of a neutron KE is lost on average when it is scattered by: a. $^{12}C$ b. $^2H$ Based only on the average energy lost, which of these isotopes should be a better moderator?
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To do this, we need to know the initial kinetic energy of the neutron and the final kinetic energy after scattering. Let's assume the initial kinetic energy of the neutron is E_initial and the final kinetic energy after scattering is E_final. The percentage of Show more…
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