Calculate the macroscopic thermal neutron absorption cross section for uranium enriched to 5% a/o 235U.

Calculate the macroscopic thermal neutron absorption cross section for uranium enriched to 5% a/o ²³⁵U.

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The macroscopic thermal neutron absorption cross section for uranium enriched to 5% a/o 235U.

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