What was Cockcroft's Folly?
A failed experiment
His autobiography
Windscale filters
A disputed theory
Answer
The term "Windscale filters" refers to the filtration systems installed at the Windscale nuclear facility in the United Kingdom following the Windscale fire of 1957. Their primary purpose was to capture radioactive particles and prevent their release into the environment during accidents or the routine operation of the facility.
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