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 : 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 is continuously created in the sun due to: (1) nuclear fusion (2) nuclear fission (3) radioactivity (4) artificial radioactivity
Last Answer : nuclear fusion
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 : Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of - (1) Double decomposition (2) Artificial radioactivity (3) Nuclear fission (4) Nuclear fusion
Last Answer : (4) Nuclear fusion Explanation: Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
Description : The basic process taking place in nuclear reactors is - (1) Radioactivity (2) Fission (3) Fusion (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (2) Fission Explanation: A nuclear reactor produces and controls the re-lease of energy from splitting the atoms of uranium, known as nuclear fission. When a fissile atomic nucleus such as uranium235 ... process produces free neutrons and gamma pho-tons, and releases a very large amount of energy.
Description : The basic process taking place in nuclear reactors is (1) Radioactivity (2) Fission (3) Fusion (4) None of the above
Last Answer : Fission
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 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 : 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 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 : The source of the Sun’s energy is the process of (1) Photoelectric emission (2) Nuclear fission (3) Nuclear fusion (4) Thermionic emission
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 : 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 reactors used to produce electricity are based on – (1) Nuclear fission (2) Nuclear fusion (3) Cold fusion (4) Superconductivity
Last Answer : (1) Nuclear fission 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 propulsion ... (water or gas), which runs through turbines that power either ship's propellers or generators.
Description : Nuclear reactors used to produce electricity are based on (1) nuclear fission (2) nuclear fusion (3) cold fusion (4) superconductivity
Last Answer : nuclear fission
Description : In the sun, helium is produced from hydrogen by: w) radioactive decay x) disintegration y) fission z) fusion
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- FUSION
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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
Description : What Processes depend on fusion Check all that apply. A.energy production in the sun B.energy production in nuclear reactors C.the hydrogen bomb D.energy production from fuel cells?
Last Answer : It's A and C. The sun and most other stars are fusion reaction engines, and hydrogen bomb (perhaps more properly a fusion nuclear weapon) apply nuclear fusion to do what they do.
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Description : The source of enormous energy of sun is a)Fusion of hydrogen to form helium b)Fission of uranium c)Fusion of deuterium and tritium d)Fusion to tritium
Last Answer : The source of enormous energy of sun is a)Fusion of hydrogen to form helium b)Fission of uranium ... and tritium D. fission of tritium to form helium
Description : Energy of the sun arises mainly from __________ reactions. (A) Fusion (B) Fission (C) Combustion (D) None of these
Last Answer : A) Fusion
Description : How is nuclear fission and fusion used in weapons?
Last Answer : Nuclear fission is used in nuclear weapons to create what somemight call an atomic blast (nuclear blast). Nuclear fission usedthis way can also be applied in special complex designs to generateenough thermal energy (heat) to initiate a fusion reaction. Thiscreates an even bigger nuclear blast.
Description : How are fission and nuclear fusion similar?
Last Answer : They are both nuclear reactions. That's just about it. Other than that they are completely different. Fission is the nuclear reaction when two atoms smash the living soul out of each other ... together into another compound/element, while releasing about 10 times as much energy as nuclear fission.
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 : An atomic pile is used for – (1) producing X-rays (2) conducting nuclear fission (3) coducting thermonuclear fusion (4) accelerating atoms
Last Answer : (2) conducting nuclear fission Explanation: An atomic pile is a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy. The most common reactor consists of a large assembly of graphite (an allotropic form of carbon) blocks having rods of uranium metal (fuel).
Description : Heat is generated in a nuclear reactor (thermal) by (A) Combustion of a nuclear fuel e.g. uranium (B) Fusion of atoms of uranium (C) Absorption of neutrons in uranium atoms (D) Fission of U-235 by neutrons
Last Answer : (D) Fission of U-235 by neutrons
Description : Artificially produced radioactive isotopes are used for (A) Power generation (B) Treatment of certain diseases (C) Initiating nuclear fission and fusion (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (B) Treatment of certain diseases
Description : The phenomenon of nuclear fission is opposite to that of (A) Radioactive decay (B) Thermionic emission (C) Nuclear fusion (D) Combustion
Last Answer : (C) Nuclear fusion
Description : Mention the differences between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
Last Answer : Nuclear Fission 1. A heavy nucleus splits into two lighter nuclei with liberation of energy 2. It can be controlled. 3. It does not require high temperature. 4. It causes radiation pollution due ... the products are not radio active. 5. The energy produced is much more than that of 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 : Fuel' can be defined as a substance which produces heat by (A) Combustion (B) Nuclear fission (C) Nuclear fusion (D) All (A), (B) & (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) & (C
Description : The phenomenon occurring during explosion of a hydrogen bomb is (A) Nuclear fission (B) Nuclear fusion (C) A combination of both nuclear fission & fusion (D) None of these
Last Answer : C) A combination of both nuclear fission & fusion
Description : An atom bomb works on the principle of (A) Nuclear fission (B) Nuclear fusion (C) Both the nuclear fission & fusion (D) Ionisation
Last Answer : Option A
Description : An atomic pile is used for (1) producing X-rays (2) conducting nuclear fission (3) coducting thermonuclear fusion (4) accelerating atoms
Last Answer : conducting nuclear fission
Description : The Solar energy produced by – (1) Fusion reaction (2) Fission reaction (3) Combustion reaction (4) None
Last Answer : (1) Fusion reaction Explanation: The Sun is amain-sequence star, and thus generates its energy by nuclear fusion of hydrogen nuclei into helium. In its core, the Sun fuses 620 million metric tons of hydrogen ... come very close and then collide at a very high speed and join to form a new nucleus.
Description : Solar energy is due to – (1) fusion reactions (2) fission reactions (3) combustion reactions (4) chemical reactions
Last Answer : (1) fusion reactions Explanation: Nuclear Fusion Reaction is the process which is responsible for the sun to radiate energy in the form of light and heat commonly known as solar energy. Fusion ... and pressure to create a denser helium atom releasing, in the process, colossal amounts of energy.