Thermal neutrons are those which. | PHYSICS - MASS ENERGY AND NUCLEAR BINDING ENERGY | SolveeIt

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Thermal neutrons are those which.

Are at very high temperature

Move with high velocities

Have kinetic energies similar to those of surrounding molecules

Are at rest

Answer

Have kinetic energies similar to those of surrounding molecules

Explanation

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When fast moving neutrons pass through a moderator, they collide with the molecules of the moderator. As a result of this the neutrons are in thermal equilibrium with the surrounding molecules of moderator. These neutrons are called thermal neutrons.

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