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which procedure will most increase the energy output of a nuclear reactor? exposing the core to the outside world removing fissile material from the core decreasing the amount of steam produced raising the control rods out of the reactor
Control rods in a nuclear reactor absorb neutrons. Raising them out of the reactor reduces neutron - absorption, allowing more fission reactions to occur and increasing energy output. Exposing the core to the outside world is dangerous and not a standard way to increase output. Removing fissile material and decreasing steam production would reduce energy output.
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