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In a nuclear reactor the fissionable fuel is formed into pellets rather than finely ground and the pellets are mixed with the moderator. This reduces the probability of: 

A. non-fissioning absorption of neutrons 

B. loss of neutrons through the reactor container 

C. absorption of two neutrons by single fissionable nucleus 

D. loss of neutrons in the control rods 

E. none of the above 

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A. non-fissioning absorption of neutrons

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