b

Answer

Answer outline and marking scheme for question: 1
(a) (i) 238/92U + 1/0n -> 239/92U
(ii)238/92U -> 239/92Np
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(b) e.g ground acts as good as shield
satisfactory for short time but half-lives likely to be long corrosion, leakage etc.
(allow other relevant points)

[4 marks]