Nuclear fission and chain reaction in 3D

Fire a neutron and watch nuclei split and release more neutrons. Change how much the control rods absorb.

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What do control rods do?

They absorb neutrons, keeping the chain reaction at a steady rate.

What is released when uranium-235 splits?

Two smaller daughter nuclei, two or three neutrons and a large amount of energy.

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