Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Energy: Overview
This topic deals with the concept of nuclear energy. It explains the phenomenon of nuclear fission and fusion in detail with examples. The process of controlled thermonuclear fusion is also described here.
Important Questions on Nuclear Energy
How many number of neutrons are released in a fission of U 235?



What is the mass of the product of nuclear fission reaction compared to the mass of the original product?


In the carbon cycle of nuclear fusion carbon acts like a _____.

In the carbon cycle of nuclear fusion carbon acts like a catalyst.

In the carbon cycle of nuclear fusion carbon acts like a


What is the nuclear equation for the electron capture decay of ? Calculate the energy released.

The complete reaction equation for electron capture by is . Calculate the energy released in .

Write the complete reaction equation for electron capture by . Calculate the energy released.

Consider the following substances:
A. Heavy water
B. Graphite
Which of the substances given above is/are used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor?

Graphite is used in nuclear reactor for reducing the velocity of neutrons.

Graphite is used in nuclear reactor for reducing the _____ of neutrons.

What is Q-value of a nuclear reaction? Write the formula for Q-value for -emission and explain the terms.


In beta decay, the typical Q value is approximately:

In beta decay, the typical Q value is approximately:

Discuss the role of nuclear reflector in nuclear reactor.
