UCSD MAE 118C

Professor G.R. Tynan

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

Homework 1:

Problems 1, 4, 5, 6, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 27

34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 48, 51, 52, 53, 55 of Chapter 2, Lamarsh & Baratta

Homework 1 Solution

Homework 2:

Problems 7, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 25, 27, 30, 40, 44 from Chapter 3 of L&B

Also solve these problems:

• Complete the derivations of equation 2.55 in Lamarsh&Barratt chapter 2.

• If the energy distribution function is given by equation 2.52 and a system has a temperature T, what fraction of the particles have a kinetic energy E>kT?

• Referring to equation 3.28 in L&B, show that the minimum value of kinetic energy for an elastically scattered neutron occurs when the scattering angle equals 180 degrees.

• Suppose that the macroscopic absorption cross section was a constant for a particular type of material. Find the total absorption rate, F, of such an absorber that is exposed to a thermal population of neutrons using equation 3.38.

Homework 2 Solution

Homework 3: Problems 2, 5, 7, 10, 14, 15, 18, 23, 30, 31 from Lamarsh & Barrett Chapter 5

Homework 3 Solution

Homework 4: Due 15 May 2009

Homework 4 Solution

Homework 5: Chapter 3 Problems 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, and Chapter 4 problems 1, 4, 5, 6 in Harms et al

Homework 5 Solution