Nuclear Power Station Quiz

What is the function of a nuclear reactor in a power station?

• Generating electricity directly

• Cooling the nuclear fuel rods

• Purifying the water for consumption

• Heating water to produce steam

What is the purpose of the uranium oxide pellets in the nuclear fuel assemblies?

• To absorb neutrons

• To cool down the reactor core

• To release energy in the form of heat

• To produce steam directly

What is the role of water in the nuclear reactor core?

• To generate electricity directly

• To absorb excess energy

• To cool down the reactor core

• To slow down neutrons

What is the significance of reaching a 'critical' state in a nuclear reactor?

• It causes a shutdown of the power station

• It indicates sustainable heat generation for power station operation

• It signifies the end of the reactor's lifespan

• It leads to a decrease in energy production

What is the force exerted on the reactor core walls when the reactor is active?

• Around 60,000 tons

• Around 20,000 tons

• Around 30,000 tons

• Around 40,000 tons

What is the function of the turbine in a nuclear power station?

• To absorb excess heat

• To store excess energy

• To cool down the reactor core

• To convert steam energy into electricity

What is the role of a neutron in the nuclear reactor core?

• To generate electricity directly

• To cool down the reactor core

• To absorb excess energy

• To split uranium atoms

What is the main difference between splitting an atom and cutting an elastic band?

• The release of energy

• The type of particles produced

• The speed of the process

• The materials involved