The Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Lab is used to study material properties. Which of the following best describes neutron spallation?
W) High-energy protons collide with a nucleus, which then emits neutrons
X) High-energy neutrons collide with a nucleus, which then emits protons
Y) Low-energy neutrons are absorbed by a nucleus, which splits and emits neutrons
Z) High-energy neutrons are absorbed by a nucleus, which splits and emits neutrons
✔️Answer:HIGH-ENERGY PROTONS COLLIDE WITH A NUCLEUS, WHICH THEN EMITS NEUTRONS
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