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Name any three components of a nuclear reactor.

Important Questions on Nuclear Physics

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200 MeV energy is obtained per fission of U-235. If a reactor with U-235 as fuel generates 1000 kW power, then calculate the number of disintegrations per second for nuclei in this reactor.
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Define coolant used in nuclear reactor.
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What is a nuclear reactor? Explain its essential parts with their functions.
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Heavy water is a good moderator in nuclear reactors? Why?
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Following question consist of two statements, Statement-I and Statement-II. Read them carefully and select the correct answer using the codes.

Statement-I: Heavy water is used as moderator in nuclear reactor.

Statement-II: Thermal neutrons are used for fission reaction in a reactor.

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What are the two types of nuclear fuels used in nuclear reactor?
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Define moderator in nuclear reactor.
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In nuclear reactors, cadmium is used to
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Write the name of coolant used in nuclear reactor?
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"Natural uranium U-238 is the core fuel used in a nuclear reactor". State whether the statement is true or false. If false, correct the statement.
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Write name of any one material used as moderator in nuclear reactors.
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In nuclear reactor of 40% efficiency, 1014 dis/sec takes places. If energy per fission is 250 MeV then power output of the reactor is:
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Draw the neat labelled diagram of a nuclear reactor?
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Draw a simple diagram of a nuclear reactor and explain its working.
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A nuclear reactor may be cooled by transferring heat generated from the reactor to a turbine steam boiler by using
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What does nuclear fission reactors means?
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Cotyledons are also called-
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Liquid sodium is used in nuclear reactors. Its function is
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Define the coolant used in nuclear reactor.
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On what type of chain reaction the working of a nuclear reactor is based?