A fast breeder reactor

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A fast breeder reactor

Produces more fissile material than it consumes
Needs no coolant
Runs on fusion
Uses only natural uranium without fission

Answer and solution

Correct answer: A) Produces more fissile material than it consumes

It converts fertile U-238 into fissile Pu-239.

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