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There are ____ basic products of a nuclear reprocessing plant.
A
5
B
4
C
2
D
3
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Radioactive nuclear fission products such as Iodine-131, Cesium-137, and Strontium-90 are created in this process. When Uranium-238 is bombarded with neutrons, Plutonium-239 is created. Cesium-134 is not created directly from the nuclear fission of Uranium-235.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three types of nuclear waste, classified according to their radioactivity: low-, intermediate-, and high-level.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nuclear reprocessing is the chemical separation of fission products and actinides from spent nuclear fuel. Originally, reprocessing was used solely to extract plutonium for producing nuclear weapons.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fuel. Moderator. Control rods or blades. Coolant. Pressure vessel or pressure tubes. Steam generator. Containment. More items

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