Nuclear Reactor
Nuclear Reactor: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Reactor, Nuclear Power Plants in India, Coolant, Nuclear Fuel, Moderator in a Nuclear Reactor, Types of Nuclear Reactors, Control Rods in Nuclear Reactor and, Uses of a Nuclear Reactor
Important Questions on Nuclear Reactor
Coolant is an important component of a nuclear reactor.

Name any three components of a nuclear reactor.

The first nuclear reactor was built in at Chicago.


Water is the most used coolant used in nuclear reactor.

Name the most used coolant used in nuclear reactor.

_____ are used at nuclear power plants to generate electricity and also used in nuclear marine propulsion.

_____ atomic power station is the first nuclear power station in India.

Which of the following is/are correct?
i. Chain reaction takes place in a nuclear reactor and an atomic bomb.
ii. The chain reaction in a nuclear reactor is controlled.
iii. The chain reaction in a nuclear reactor is not controlled.
iv. No chain reaction takes place in an atom bomb.

_____ is the other name (short name) of the reactor which is located at Kalpakkam.


Where was the first nuclear reactor built?


energy is obtained per fission of . If a reactor with as fuel generates power, then calculate the number of disintegrations per second for nuclei in this reactor.

Draw a simple diagram of a nuclear reactor and explain its working.

Heavy water is a good moderator in nuclear reactors? Why?

Write name of any one material used as moderator in nuclear reactors.

In nuclear reactor of efficiency, takes places. If energy per fission is then power output of the reactor is:
