Source of Energy

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Source of Energy: Overview

This topic discusses the generation of different forms of energy. It explains the generation of electrical energy using thermal energy with the help of a flow chart. It discusses energy transformation in the thermal power plants.

Important Questions on Source of Energy

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What type of nuclei is (preferably) needed for slowing down fast neutrons?

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If the nucleons of a nucleus are separated far apart from each other, the sum of masses of all these nucleons is larger than the mass of the nucleus.

Calculate the energy released if    U 238  nucleus emits an   α particle.

Given:

Atomic mass of   238 U=238.0508u

Atomic mass of   234 Th=234.04363u

Atomic mass of alpha-particle =4.00260uand1u=931 MeV c 2

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If power of nuclear reactor is 100 watt then rate of nuclear fission is :-

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The mass equivalent of energy 2.7×1014 J is

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The energy equivalent of 5 g of a substance is

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If the rate of emission of energy from a star is 2.7×1036 J s-1, the rate of loss of mass in the star will be

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Calculate the energy equivalent of 1g of substance

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A nuclear reactor delivers a power of 109 W. What is the amount of fuel consumed by the reactor in one hour ?

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Einstein was awarded Nobel prize for

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The control rods used in the reactor of a nuclear power plant are made of _____.

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Wind energy utilises......

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Consider the items listed in column I and II below:

Column I Column II
(i) Breeder reactor (a) Fusion reactors
(ii) Energy of a star (b) Controlled chain reaction
(iii) Thermal neutrons (c) Fast neutrons
(iv) Plasma confinement (d) Thermonuclear fusion

The most appropriate matching of items in the two columns is given by

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Describe photoelectric effect on the basis of its applications and importance.

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In a nuclear reactor, the following fission reaction occurs

U92235+n01Ba56141+Kr3692+neutrons

Control rods made of Cadmium are inserted to remove extra neutrons. How many neutrons need to be removed for each of the above reactions so that the reactor remains critical?

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Define nuclear chain reaction.

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Explain the ways to conserve an ocean.

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Describe the importance of conservation of oceans.

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Explain the importance of oceans for living and non-living components.

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Explain the ways to conserve a forest.

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Describe the importance of conservation of forest.