Multiple Choice
The capture of free neutrons by heavy atomic nuclei is
A) easy because neutron capture always produces a stable product nucleus.
B) easy because the neutron has no electric charge.
C) difficult,unless the nucleus is already unstable.
D) difficult,unless the neutron is moving rapidly.
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