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 : Which of the following can be used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission? (1) Boron (2) Heavy water (3) Uranium (4) Plutonium
Last Answer : (1) Boron Explanation: Boron shielding is used as a control for nuclear reactors, taking advantage of its high cross-section for neutron capture. Elemental boron is rare and ... aluminium. Crystalline boron is chemicallyinert and resistant to attack by boiling hydrofluoric or hydrochloric acid.
Description : wo elements which are used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission are - (1) Boron and Cadmium (2) Boron and Plutonium (3) Cadmium and Uranium (4) Uranium and Boron
Last Answer : (1) Boron and Cadmium Explanation: Since the continued chain reaction of a nuclear fission reactor depends upon at least one neutron from each fission being absorbed by another fissionable nucleus, the ... and then the control rods are slowly lifted until a chain reaction can just be sustained.
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 : The two elements which are used to absorb the neutrons in nuclear fission during chain reaction
Last Answer : Boran and Cadmium
Description : Which of the following can be used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission ? (1) Boron (2) Heavy water (3) Uranium (4) Plutonium
Last Answer : Boron
Description : Two elements which are used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission are (1) Boron and Cadmium (2) Boron and Plutonium (3) Cadmium and Uranium (4) Uranium and Boron
Last Answer : Boron and Cadmium
Description : For a chain reaction to occur each fission mus produce at least ____more fission reaction?
Last Answer : its 1 i think
Description : For a chain reaction occur each fission must produce at least ____more fission reaction?
Last Answer : 1::::: APEX (I Just took the test)
Description : Name the particle that is most essential to continue the chain reaction during the fission of uranium - (1) Electron (2) Proton (3) Neutron (4) Positron
Last Answer : (3) Neutron Explanation: Nuclear fission is either a nuclear reaction or a radioactive decay process in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts (lighter nuclei), often producing ... in the modern world is usually a deliberately produced manmade nuclear reaction induced by a neutron.
Description : Name the particle that is most essential to continue the chain reaction during the fission of uranium- (1) Electron (2) Proton (3) Neutron (4) Positron
Last Answer : Neutron
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 : The reaction `._(92)U^(235) + ._(0)n^(1) rarr ._(56)Ba^(140) + ._(36)Kr^(93) + 3 ._(0)n^(1)` represents a)Artificial radioactivity b)Nuclear fission c
Last Answer : The reaction `._(92)U^(235) + ._(0)n^(1) rarr ._(56)Ba^(140) + ._(36)Kr^( ... radioactivity B. nuclear fission C. nuclear fussion D. none of the above
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 : In a nuclear fission reaction a freely moving neutron?
Last Answer : In a nuclear fission reaction, a freely moving neutron undergoes neutron capture and initiates the nuclear fission of a fuel atom.
Description : Hydrogen bomb is based upon the principle of ______. (1) Nuclear fission (2) Nuclear fusion (3) Controller nuclear reaction (4) None of these
Last Answer : (2) Nuclear fusion Explanation: The hydrogen bomb eventually relies upon atomic fusion (adding to the atomic nucleus) to release energy. Nuclear fusion is a nuclear reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei ... and then collide at a very high speed and join to form a new type of atomic nucleus.
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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : Of the following, which non-fissioning element is used in the cooling water of nuclear power plants to help control the rate of the fission reaction by absorbing neutrons: w) zirconium x) boron y) krypton z) cesium
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- BORON
Last Answer : Nuclear fusion
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 : The particle required to continue the chain process of Uranium fission is – (1) Electron (2) Proton (3) Neutron (4) Positron
Last Answer : (3) Neutron Explanation: Fission as encountered in the modern world is usually a deliberately produced man-made nuclear reaction induced by a neutron. The nuclear fuels undergo fission when struck by fission ... rate in a nuclear reactor or at a very rapid uncontrolled rate in a nuclear weapon.
Description : The particle required to continue the chain process of Uranium fission is : (1) Electron (2) Proton (3) Neutron (4) Positron
Description : What is a nuclear chain reaction ?
Last Answer : When a nuclear reaction is followed by one or more subsequent reactions and the reaction progresses continuously, it is called a nuclear chain reaction.
Last Answer : Once a nuclear reaction is started, it does not need any energy to keep it going, is it called a nuclear chain reaction ?
Description : Because uranium 235 isn't found naturally in large quantities, engineers increase its concentration in nuclear fuel so that a chain reaction is more likely to occur. What is the name of this process?
Last Answer : Enrichment
Description : Atomic explosion is triggered by - (1) thermo nuclear reaction (2) chemical reaction (3) controlled chain reaction (4) uncontrolled chain reaction
Last Answer : (4) uncontrolled chain reaction Explanation: During an uncontrolled nuclear chain reaction such as atomic explosion, a radioactive substance gives off energy at a rate that increases rapidly with time, ... its neighbors, in turn setting off other atoms; thus, producing large amounts of energy.
Description : Critical mass" is the minimum mass of nuclear fissile material required for the (A) Sustainment of chain reaction (B) Power generation on commercial scale (C) Economic power generation (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Sustainment of chain reaction
Description : Critical mass" is the minimum mass of nuclear fissile materialrequired for the (A) Sustainment of chain reaction (B) Power generation on commercial scale (C) Economic power generation (D) None of these
Description : The function of moderators in nuclear reactor is to (A) Slow down the secondary neutrons (B) Absorb the secondary neutrons (C) Control the chain reaction (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Slow down the secondary neutrons
Description : Leó Szilárd drew inspiration from whose novel The World Set Free while developing the idea of nuclear chain reaction? Incidentally, he is also known for the catchphrase “The war to end war” associated with World War I.
Last Answer : H.G. Wells.
Description : The first controlled nuclear chain reaction took place in what year? w) 1895 x) 1910 y) 1942 z) 1945
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- 1942
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 : Atomic explosion is triggered by (1) thermo nuclear reaction (2) chemical reaction (3) controlled chain reaction (4) uncontrolled chain reaction
Last Answer : uncontrolled chain reaction
Description : Explain the nuclear chain reaction in a nuclear power plant.
Last Answer : Nuclear chain reaction in a nuclear power plant: If a slow moving neutron hits unstable heavy nucleus of nuclear fuel U235 or Pu239 , the neutron is absorbed, the nucleus splits into two more ... chain reaction can be controlled and desired heat energy can be obtained in nuclear power plant.
Description : Which material is used in controlling chain reaction in a nuclear reactor? A) Thorium B) Uranium C) Boron D)Beryllium
Last Answer : Which material is used in controlling chain reaction in a nuclear reactor? A) Thorium B) Uranium C) Boron D)Beryllium
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 ...