Description : In nuclear reactors, graphite is used as a/an – (1) fuel (2) lubricant (3) moderator (4) insulator
Last Answer : (3) moderator Explanation: A nuclear reactor is a device to initiate and control a sustained nuclear chain reaction. Most commonly they are used for generating electricity and for the ... turning them into thermal neutrons capable of sustaining a nuclear chain reaction involving uranium-235.
Description : In nuclear reactors, graphite is used as a/an (1) fuel (2) lubricant (3) moderator(4) insulator
Last Answer : moderator
Description : In a nuclear reactor the moderator is usually made of graphite placed between the fuel rods used to slow down neutrons all of the above none of the above?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : The moderator used in a nuclear reactor is – (1) Uranium (2) Radium (3) Ordinary water (4) Graphite
Last Answer : (3) Ordinary water Explanation: Light water (ordinary water) is used as the moderator in U.S. reactors as well as the cooling agent. It acts as the means by which heat is removed to produce steam for turning the turbines of the electric generators.
Description : What substance was used as a moderator for the chain reaction in the first nuclear reactor? w) graphite x) boron y) water z) cadmium
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- GRAPHITE
Description : The moderator used in a nuclear reactor is (1) Uranium (2) Radium (3) Ordinary water (4) Graphite
Last Answer : Ordinary water
Description : __________ moderator is used in a fast breeder reactor. (A) Graphite (B) Heavy water (C) Beryllium (D) No
Last Answer : (D) No
Description : A fast breeder reactor employs (A) Graphite as moderator (B) Water as coolant (C) Molten sodium as coolant as well as moderator (D) U-235 as fuel
Last Answer : (D) U-235 as fuel
Description : A heterogeneous reactor is the one, in which the moderator and the (A) Coolant are different materials (B) Coolant are present in different phases (e.g., heavy water and graphite) (C) Fuel are present in different phases (e.g. uranium and heavy water) (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Fuel are present in different phases (e.g. uranium and heavy water
Description : _____is not an allotrope of carbon. (1) Buckminsterfullerene (2) Carbon Doxide (3) Diamond (4) Graphite
Last Answer : (2) Carbon Doxide Explanation: Carbon is capable of forming many allotropes due to its valency. Well-known forms of carbon include diamond and graphite. Other allotropes in clude: include buckyballs (fullerenes), amorphous carbon, glassy carbon, carbon nanofoam, nanotubes,and others.
Description : Hardest allotrope of carbon is - (1) diamond (2) graphite (3) coke (4) lamp black
Last Answer : (1) diamond Explanation: Diamond is one well known allotrope of carbon. The hardness and high dispersion of light of diamond make it useful for both industrial applications and jewellery. Diamond is ... mineral. This makes it an excellent abrasive and makes it hold polish and luster extremely well.
Description : Hardest allotrope of carbon is (1) diamond (2) graphite (3) coke (4) lamp black
Last Answer : diamond
Description : The most commonly used moderator in nuclear power plants is (A) Graphite (B) Light water (C) Heavy water (D) Beryllium
Last Answer : Option A
Description : Graphite is a good (A) Thermal & electrical insulator (B) Conductor of heat (C) Conductor of electricity (D) Both (B) & (C)
Last Answer : (D) Both (B) & (C)
Description : Heavy water (D2O) in a nuclear reactor serves as a (A) Coolant (B) Moderator (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neutron absorber
Last Answer : (C) Both (A) & (B)
Description : Which of the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors? (1) Thorium (2) Graphite (3) Ordinary water (4) Radium
Last Answer : (2) Graphite Explanation: Graphite is used a moderator in nuclear reactors.
Description : Which of the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors ? (1) Thorium (2) Graphite (3) Ordinary water (4) Radium
Last Answer : Graphite
Description : In a homogeneous nuclear reactor, the __________ are mixed together. (A) Fuel & coolant (B) Fuel & moderator (C) Coolant & moderator (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Fuel & moderator
Description : A homogeneous reactor is the one, in which the (A) Fissile atoms are evenly distributed throughout the mass of nuclear reactor (B) Same substance (e.g. heavy water) is used as moderator & coolant (C) The fuel and the moderator is mixed to form a homogeneous material (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (C) The fuel and the moderator is mixed to form a homogeneous material
Description : Which of the following is not used as a moderator in nuclear reactor? (A) Molten sodium (B) Light water (C) Beryllium (D) Boron hydride
Last Answer : (A) Molten sodium
Description : Which of the following is a moderating material used in nuclear reactor? (A) Graphite (B) Cadmium (C) Zircaloy (an alloy of zirconium and aluminium)
Last Answer : (A) Graphite
Description : Graphite is used in nuclear reactor as (A) Insulation lining of the reactor (B) Fuel (C) Lubricant (D) Retarder of neutron velocity
Last Answer : (D) Retarder of neutron velocity
Description : Thermal shield used in high powered nuclear reactor to protect the walls of the reactor from radiation damage is made of (A) Concrete (B) Steel (C) Zircaloy (D) Graphite
Last Answer : (B) Steel
Description : Zircaloy used as a fuel cladding material in a nuclear reactor (thermal) is an alloy of zirconium (A) Tin, nickel, iron and chromium (B) And graphite
Last Answer : (A) Tin, nickel, iron and chromium
Description : Which of the following is used as ‘a moderator in nuclear reactor? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Graphite '
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Which of the following is used as ‘a moderator in nuclear reactor?
Last Answer : – Graphite
Description : Neutrons are slowed down in a nuclear reactor by – (1) Fissionable Material (2) Moderator (3) Control rods (4) Cooling system
Last Answer : (2) Moderator Explanation: In thermal nuclear reactors, the coolant acts as a moderator that must slow down the neutrons before they can be efficiently absorbed by the fuel. It allows neutrons to slow down to energies where they can easily cause a nucleus to fission.
Description : In nuclear reactor, heavy water is used as – (1) coolant (2) fuel (3) moderator (4) atomic smasher
Last Answer : (3) moderator Explanation: Heavy water is used in certain types of nuclear reactors where it acts as a neutron moderator to slow down neutrons so that they are more likely to react with ... do not require uranium enrichment, heavy water reactors are of concern in regards to nuclear proliferation.
Description : Which nuclear reactor uses water as a coolant, moderator and reflector ?
Last Answer : Pressurised water reactor.
Description : what is function of Moderator in nuclear reactor?
Last Answer : The moderator is a material which slows down the speed of the neutrons. The moderator is usually made from water but some reactors use graphite also.Neutrons released from the chain reaction must be ... moderator slows the neutrons down so that they can be captured and keep the chain reaction going.
Description : Which of the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactor?
Description : Which metal is used as the moderator in nuclear reactor?
Description : Which element is used as moderator in nuclear reactor? A. Light water B. Dense water C. Fresh water D. Heavy water (Answer)
Last Answer : D. Heavy water (Answer)
Description : A moderator is used in nuclear reactor in order to ? A. Accelerate the neutrons B. Slow down the speed of the neutrons (Answer) C. Increase the number of elections D. Decrease the number of electrons E. None of these
Last Answer : B. Slow down the speed of the neutrons (Answer)
Description : The part of a nuclear power plant that prevents thermal pollution of lakes or rivers is the: w) reactor x) coolant/moderator y) cooling tower z) control rod
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- COOLING TOWER
Description : 1. Alpha-keratin is a protein present in which thing? 2. Where was the first session of the Constituent Assembly held? 3. Which of the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactor? 4. ... place is the same as which place? 20. What was the script used in the earliest Tamil inscriptions?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Wool 2. New Delhi 3. Graphite 4. Mars 5. Afghanistan 6. Bangladesh 7. 9 players each 8. Thyroid gland 9. Jupiter 10. Grama 11. Jawaharlal Nehru 12. Plutonium 13. After the drought ... Philosophy 16. A House for Mr. Biswas 17. Gambusia 18. Right to freedom 19. Celestial pole 20. Brahmi
Description : Neutrons are slowed down in a nuclear reactor by (1) Fissionable material (2) Moderator (3) Control rods (4) Cooling system
Last Answer : Moderator
Description : In nuclear reactor, heavy water is used as (1) coolant (2) fuel (3) moderator (4) atomic smasher
Description : Graphite is used in nuclear reactors for- (1) reducing the speed of fast neutrons (2) cooling the reactor (3) absorbing neutrons (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (1) reducing the speed of fast neutrons Explanation: A graphite reactor is a nuclear reactor that uses carbon as a neutron moderator, which allows unenriched uranium to be used as nuclear fuel.
Description : In Nuclear reactors graphite is used as (1) Lubricant (2) Fuel (3) Linear of the reactor (4) Modulator
Last Answer : (4) Modulator Explanation: Nuclear reactors are used at nuclear power plants for electricity generation. These are generally graphite moderated and CO2 cooled.
Description : The graphite rods in the nuclear reactor?
Last Answer : convert fast moving neutrons into thermal neutrons
Description : In a pressurised water reactor (PWR), the (A) Fuel is natural uranium and heavy water acts both as moderator & coolant (B) Coolant water boils in the core of the reactor (C) Coolant water is pressurised to prevent bulk boiling of water in the core (D) Use of moderator is not required
Last Answer : (C) Coolant water is pressurised to prevent bulk boiling of water in the core
Description : A fast breeder reactor (A) Uses natural uranium as fuel (B) Does not require a moderator (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (B) Does not require a moderator
Description : A pressurised water reactor (PWR) uses pressurised water as a (A) Coolant (B) Working fluid in power turbine (C) Moderator (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Coolant
Description : Heavy water is used as a moderator in a (A) Pressurised water reactor (PWR) (B) Boiling water reactor (BWR) (C) Candu reactor (D) Molten sodium cooled reactor
Last Answer : (C) Candu reactor
Description : Which of the following may not need a moderator? (A) Candu reactor (B) Fast breeder reactor (C) Homogeneous reactor (D) Pressurised water reactor
Last Answer : (B) Fast breeder reactor
Description : Which allotrope of sulphur is insoluble in carbon disulphide? (A) Rhombic sulphur (B) Monoclinic sulphur (C) Plastic sulphur (D) Milk of sulphur
Last Answer : (C) Plastic sulphur