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If a fast moving thermal neutron can be slowed down to increase absorption chances, is there a way it can be brought a halt? If yes, what will be the behavior of such neutron?(Apart from a simple fact that reaction comes to a halt)

My understanding of Gravity Gravity is a force which is acting on all celestial bodies and exerting pressure on them from all directions (Ex.1 Like water exerts pressure on a submarine when dives) Stars when loose their fuel can't withstand this force and shrink and shrink where they can't...

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Can anyone tell me what's the meltdown threshold of a reactor. Or at least a link to refer this subject.

Thank you very much sir, I was confused when Devils answered me, but again thought he might have a point there. My brother's answer was the same though ruled out a meltdown because reactor officer will warn the captain about it but faster degradation of fuel is obvious. Thank you again Sir.

Devils, My brother is an officer on board a nuclear submarine and he says that actually is a possible thing! Can you explain me how is that not possible in a nuclear reactor's case?

Was that an answer to my question?

Watched a scene from a Hollywood movie where the Captain of a Nuclear submarine asks his Reactor officer to give him a 110% of his reactor. That means a 100MW reactor must produce a 110MW. How is that increased? Is that simply by pulling off control rods or is there any other way? Whats the...

Hello Physics Lovers, I was working and suddenly got this question. What external forces have effects on electron spin, like slowing down/speeding up? Is that a possible thing in the first place?

I need one more explanation. I think by this question our friend wants to know the location of Big Bang.. If that.. Do we have any clues as of now?

I believe a Strong flare can penetrate Earth's magnetic field! Correct me if i am wrong. Fatal Radiation doses will follow..

Any updates on when they will be hitting us?

Little too complex for me at this time as i studied about shells long back(11 years ago). Please suggest further reading that will help me to understand the very basics of particle behavior.

I got it from Wikipedia while i was reading about Betatron...

Hi Members, Can electrons be converted into neutrons? I read it somewhere and not sure about it!