Answer
(b) $U^{238}$ into $Pu^{239}$
Work Step by Step
In fission breeder reactor, the un-fissionable $U^{238}$ is converted into fissionable $Pu^{239}$ via absorption of fast neutrons followed by successive beta decays.
College Physics (7th Edition)
by Wilson, Jerry D.; Buffa, Anthony J.; Lou, Bo
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13:
978-0-32160-183-4
Chapter 30 - Nuclear Reactions and Elementary Particles - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 1028: 6
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