Nuclear React

The best capable alternative source which can meet the future energy demand is

• thermal power plant

• nuclear power plant

• hydroelectric power plant

• geothermal power plant

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How much coal is required to generate energy equivalent to the energy generated by 1 kg of uranium?

• 30000 tonnes of high grade coal

• 300 tonnes of high grade coal

• 10000 tonnes of high grade coal

• 3000 tonnes of high grade coal

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In a pressurized water reactor( PWR) _____________

• Light or heavy water is used as both coolant and moderator.

• The coolant water boils in the reactor core.

• Water is used at high pressure

• Both (a) and (c).

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The reason for providing the thermal shielding is to _________________

• Absorb the fast neutrons

• Protect the operating personnel from exposure to radiations

• Prevent the reactor wall from getting heated

• All of the above

The nuclear energy is measured as........

• MeV

• MW

• Curie

• None of the above

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Which is the most commonly used moderator?

• Graphite

• Sodium

• Deuterium

• Heavy water

U238 will undergo fission by

• Slow neutrons alone

• fast neutrons alone

• Either fast or slow neutrons

• medium energy neutrons

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The Famous nobel lecturette speaking in the audio clip is _________.