Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Geothermal energy is a non-conventional source of energy (B) Mass is converted into energy in both nuclear fission & fusion reaction (C) Inhalation of mercury vapour is not harmful for human beings (D) Inhalation of arsenic causes cancer
Last Answer : (C) Inhalation of mercury vapour is not harmful for human beings
Description : The nuclear reaction in which a heavy nucleus splits into two nuclei of nearly equal mass is called - (1) Nuclear fusion (2) Nuclear fission (3) Nuclear reaction (4) Fast breeding
Last Answer : (2) Nuclear fission Explanation: Nuclear fission is a process used to create energy. It is when an atom splits apart into smaller atoms. The process gives off a lot of energy, and is used in nuclear weapons and nuclear reactors.
Description : (A) In a nuclear fission process, the total mass of fragment is always greater than the mass of the original nucleus. (R ) Difference in the mass due
Last Answer : (A) In a nuclear fission process, the total mass of fragment is always greater than the mass of the original ... . If both (A) and (R ) are incorrect.
Description : When nuclear fission occurs some mass is lost. Where does the mass go?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : The sum of masses of two nuclei produced in nuclear fission compared to the mass of original nucleus is (A) Less (B) More (C) Same (D) Much more
Last Answer : (A) Less
Description : The principle behind a breeder reactor is: w) U-235 undergoes fission. x) U-238 is converted to Pu-239, which undergoes fission. y) Deuterium undergoes fission. z) Cobalt-60 undergoes fission.
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- U-238 IS CONVERTED TO Pu-239, WHICH UNDERGOES FISSION.
Description : A reaction develop nuclear energy at the rate of `3 xx 10^(4) kW`. How many atoms of `.^(215)U` undergo fission per second? How much `.^(235)U` is bur
Last Answer : A reaction develop nuclear energy at the rate of `3 xx 10^(4) kW`. How many atoms of `.^(215)U` ... constant is `6.023 xx 10^(26)` per kg mole)
Description : Is nuclear energy the same as nuclear fission?
Last Answer : One of the sources of nuclear energy is nuclear fission. Nuclear fission is the splitting of heavy nuclei (as U-235) when bombarded by neutrons. The nuclear fission results in loss ... that produces steam. The steam spins the turbines that spins electric generators and hence producing electricity.
Description : Plutonium Plutonium is used as _____. A. Fuel for Nuclear Fission B. Fuel for Nuclear Fusion C. Source of Chemical Energy D. Source of Light Energy
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Plutonium is used as _____. A. Fuel for Nuclear Fission B. Fuel for Nuclear Fusion C. Source of Chemical Energy D. Source of Light Energy
Description : A nuclear reactor harnesses nuclear energy by A. Nuclear fusion B. Spontaneous fission C. Uncontrolled chain reaction D. Controlled chain reaction
Last Answer : ANSWER: D
Description : The escape velocity from the earth’s surface is about 1. 30 km/sec 2. 6 km/sec 3. 11.2 km/sec 4. 300 km/sec 15. The radiant energy of the sun is due to (a) Nuclear fission (b) Nuclear fusion (c) Sinking of the sun (d) Violent explosions
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Energy is continuously generated in the sun due to _______. (1) Nuclear fusion (2) Nuclear fission (3) Radioactivity (4) Artificial radioactivity
Last Answer : (1) Nuclear fusion Explanation: Nuclear fusion is a nuclear reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei come very close and then collide at a very high speed and join to form a new type of atomic nucleus.
Description : The energy of the sun is mainly due to (1) nuclear fission (2) radioactivity (3) heat (4) nuclear fusion
Last Answer : (4) nuclear fusion Explanation: The Sun is a main-sequence star, and thus generates its energy by nuclear fusion of hydrogen nuclei into helium. Nuclear fusion is a nuclear reaction in which two ... the fusing nuclei is converted to photons which are released through a cycle that even our sun uses.
Description : Which of the following reaction is the main cause of energy radiated from Sun? (1) Nuclear fission (2) Nuclear fusion (3) Chemical reaction (4) Diffusion reaction
Last Answer : (2) Nuclear fusion Explanation: The Sun is a main-sequence star, and thus generates its energy bynuclear fusion of hydrogen nuclei into helium. In its core, the Sunfuses 620 million metric tons of hydrogen each second.
Description : The source of the sun's energy is the process of – (1) Photoelectric emission (2) Nuclear fission (3) Nuclear fusion (4) Thermionic emission
Last Answer : (3) Nuclear fusion Explanation: The Sun formed about 4.6 billion years ago from the gravitational collapse of a region within a large molecular cloud. Most of the matter gathered in the center, ... thermonuclear fusion in its core. It is thought that almost all other stars form by this process.
Description : The energy emitted by the Sun is due to (1) Chemical reaction (2) Nuclear fission (3) Nuclear fusion (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (3) Nuclear fusion Explanation: The spectrum of the Sun's solar radiation is close to that of a black body with a temperature of about 5,800 K. The Sun emits Electromagnetic radiation across ... converted to lower energy photons before they reach the Sun's surface and are emitted out into space.
Description : Name the process of production of energy in the Sun – (1) Nuclear fission (2) Radioactivity (3) Nuclear fusion (4) Ionization
Last Answer : (3) Nuclear fusion Explanation: The source of the sun's fuel is hydrogen and helium gases. Through a special chemical reaction, called nuclear fusion, the hydrogen gas is "burned" releasing an enormous amount of energy in the form of light and heat.
Description : The source of the Sun's energy is the process of – (1) Photoelectric emission (2) Nuclear fission (3) Nuclear fusion (4) Thermionic emission
Last Answer : (3) Nuclear fusion Explanation: Nuclear fusion is a nuclear reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei join together, or "fuse", to form a single heavier nucleus. During this process, matter ... fusing nuclei is converted to energy which is released. Fusion is the process that powers active stars.
Description : Energy is continuously created in the sun due to – (1) Nuclear fusion (2) Nuclear fission (3) Radioactivity (4) Artificial radioactivity
Last Answer : (1) nuclear fusion Explanation: The central mass of the sun becomes increasingly hot and dense. eventually initiating thermonuclear fusion in its core. It is thought that almost all other stars form ... because some of the mass of the fusing nuclei is converted to energy which is released.
Description : Energy produced in the nuclear fission is of the order of __________ MeV. (A) 20 (B) 200 (C) 1000 (D) 2000
Last Answer : (B) 200
Description : Critical energy should be __________ the neutron binding energy of the atom in order to initiate a nuclear fission. (A) Equal to (B) Less than (C) More than (D) Either more or less
Last Answer : (C) More than
Description : Which of the following accounts for the maximum energy release in the nuclear fission process? (A) Kinetic energy of fission products (B) Radioactive decay of fission products (C) Instantaneous release of γ-rays (D) Kinetic energy of neutrons
Last Answer : (A) Kinetic energy of fission products
Description : Differentiate between any five of the following: a) Thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics b) Lunar eclipse and solar eclipse c) Asteroid and meteorite d) Renewable and non-renewable energy resources e) Endothermic and exothermic reactions f) Star and planet g) Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
Last Answer : a) Thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics: Thermoplastics: Thermoplastics can be repeatedly softened by heating and hardened by cooling.Thermoplastic molecules, which are linear or slightly branched, do ... or explode in midair. Remains of meteoroids that reach the surface are called meteorites.
Description : The Sun produces most of its energy by-------? A. Nuclear fusion (Answer) B. nuclear fission C. Burning hydrogen D. None of these
Last Answer : A. Nuclear fusion (Answer)
Description : Nuclear fission of one atom of uranium-235 produces the energy equivalent to about __________ MeV. (A) 20 (B) 200 (C) 500 (D) 2000
Description : What process produces most of the energy that is radiated by the Sun? w) gravitational contraction x) chemical combustion y) nuclear fusion z) nuclear fission
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- NUCLEAR FUSION
Description : Which of the following energy technologies is not utilized for power generation today? w) Nuclear Fission x) Solar Ponds y) Geothermal Power z) Nuclear Fusion
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- NUCLEAR FUSION
Last Answer : nuclear fusion
Description : Name the process of production of energy in the Sun (1) Nuclear fission (2) Radioactivity (3) Nuclear fusion (4) Ionization
Last Answer : Nuclear fusion
Description : The source of the Sun’s energy is the process of (1) Photoelectric emission (2) Nuclear fission (3) Nuclear fusion (4) Thermionic emission
Description : Energy is continuously created in the sun due to: (1) nuclear fusion (2) nuclear fission (3) radioactivity (4) artificial radioactivity
Description : The main purpose of control rod in a nuclear reactor is to control the (A) Chain reaction and hence the power output by regulating the number of secondary neutrons causing fission (B) ... radiation (C) Conversion of fissile material into fertile material (D) Velocity of the secondary neutrons
Last Answer : (A) Chain reaction and hence the power output by regulating the number of secondary neutrons causing fission
Description : In a fission nuclear reaction , a heavy nucleus breaks up into smaller nuclei whereas in another nuclear reaction two or more than two possibly nuclei are fused to form a heavy nucleus This nuclear ... reaction C. Fission nuclear reaction D. Fusion nuclear reaction (Answer) E. None of these
Last Answer : D. Fusion nuclear reaction (Answer)
Description : Define process of nuclear fission. Writ the steps involved in generating electricity in a nuclear reactor. -Science
Last Answer : Nuclear Fission: The process in which a heavy nucleus (such as uranium, plutonium or thorium) is broken into two nearly equal fragments when bombarded with low-energy neutrons and a tremendous ... turbines producing electricity.The steam cools back into water, which can then be used over again.
Description : By which impact is Nuclear fission is caused ? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Neutron'
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Description : In nuclear fission reactions, what causes the atom’s nucleus to become unstable?
Last Answer : the absorption of a free-moving neutron by the atom's nucleus
Description : What Happens in Nuclear Fission Reactions ?
Last Answer : In the reaction of nuclear fission, neutrons hit the nucleus.
Description : What is a controlled fission or nuclear reactor ?
Last Answer : Measures need to be taken to convert heat energy generated from nuclear fission into electrical energy so that huge amount of energy is generated in a very short time and the whole process does not ... energy supply is available for a long time. This is called controlled fission or nuclear reactor.
Description : Who was the first to discover that nuclear fission is possible ?
Last Answer : In 1938, Ottohan and Stressman first discovered the atomic fissionable.
Last Answer : Discovers the process of nuclear fission (autohan)
Last Answer : As a result of nuclear fission energy is released ...
Last Answer : The process by which a nucleus of a large and heavy element breaks down into a nucleus of a smaller element is called a nuclear fission reaction.
Description : Moderator is a material which is used to slow down the neutrons produced during nuclear fission. The neutrons from the source are of high speed and en
Last Answer : Moderator is a material which is used to slow down the neutrons produced during nuclear fission ... neutrons C. magnetic neutrons D. electric neutrons
Last Answer : Moderator is a material which is used to slow down the neutrons produced during nuclear fission. The ... water B. Graphite C. Beryllium D. Sodium