Description : Enrichment of uranium is done to increase the concentration of__________ in the natural uranium. (A) U-238 (B) U-233 (C) U-235 (D) Pu-239
Last Answer : (C) U-235
Description : Which isotope of uranium capable of sustaining chain reactions? -Do You Know?
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Description : Which isotope of uranium capable of sustaining chain reactions?
Last Answer : U-235
Description : Radioactive isotope of Uranium used in Nuclear Bomb is ? A.92 U 235 (Answer) B.92 U 234 C. 92 U 233 D. 92 U 238
Last Answer : A.92 U 235 (Answer)
Description : In a breeder reactor, new fuel is formed as non-fuel uranium-238 absorbs a neutron and ultimately becomes which of the following fissionable atoms: w) uranium-235 x) plutonium-239 y) uranium-239 z) neptunium-239
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- PLUTONIUM-239
Description : Which among the following `"is"//"are"` fissible? a)`._(92)U^(235)` b)`._(92)U^(238)` c)`._(94)Pu^(239)` d)`._(94)Pu^(238)`
Last Answer : Which among the following `"is"//"are"` fissible? a)`._(92)U^(235)` b)`._(92)U^(238)` c)`._(94)Pu^(239)` ... ` C. `._(94)^(239)Pu` D. `._(94)^(238)Pu`
Description : Out of the following, nucleus of __________ atom contains the largest number of neutrons. (A) U-235 (B) U-238 (C) U-239 (D) Pu-239
Last Answer : (C) U-239
Description : Which is not a fissile nuclear material? (A) U-233 (B) U-235 (C) U-238 (D) Pu-239
Last Answer : (C) U-238
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 : The isotope used for the production of atomic energy is - (1) U-235 (2) U-238 (3) U-234 (4) U-236
Last Answer : (1) U-235 Explanation: U235 is an isotope of uranium making up about 0.72% of natural uranium. Unlike the predominant isotope U238 it is fissile, i.e., it can sustain fission chain reaction. It ... critical, and the mass of U required to produce the critical condition is said to be a critical mass.
Description : The isotope used for the production of atomic energy is (1) U-235 (2) U-238 (3) U-234 (4) U-236
Description : The isotope of Uranium used in atomic reactors is – (1) U^235 (2) (2) U^236 (3) U^237 (4) U^232
Last Answer : (1) U^235 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 of ships ... fissile atomic nucleus such as U235 or U239 absorbs a neutron, it may undergo nuclear fission.
Description : Which of the following isotopes is not present in natural uranium? (A) U-238 (B) U-234 (C) U-235 (D) U-232
Last Answer : (D) U-232
Description : This natural fiber obtained from the stems of a plant of the nettle family has found popularity in modern fibers with a high wet strength, absorbent but dries quickly, it can be spun or woven, has a high rot ... a source of heat or power? w) Plutonium-238 x) Strontium-90 y) Cesium-137 z) Uranium-235
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- PLUTONIUM-238
Description : Which of the following nuclear materials is fissile? (A) Uranium-238 (B) Thorium-232 (C) Plutonium-239 (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Plutonium-239
Description : Which of the following is not a naturally occurring nuclear fuel? (A) Uranium-238 (B) Thorium-233 (C) Plutonium-239 (D) None of these
Description : Which of the following is artificially produced as it does not occur in nature? (A) Uranium-235 (B) Uranium-233 (C) Plutonium-239 (D) Both (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) Both (B) and (C)
Description : Which of the following is a non-fissile material? (A) Plutonium-239 (B) Uranium-235 (C) Uranium-233 (D) Thorium-232
Last Answer : (D) Thorium-232
Description : Thorium-232 (a fertile material) on absorption of a neutron gets converted into __________ , which is a fissile material. (A) Thorium-233 (B) Uranium-235 (C) Uranium-233 (D) Plutonium-239
Last Answer : (C) Uranium-233
Description : Enrichment of uranium by gaseous diffusion relies on the fact that uranium-235 diffuses through holes in the barriers more readily than uranium-238 does because uranium-235 is: w) a different chemical ... x) a different wavelength. y) resistant to magnetism. z) slightly lighter than uranium-238.
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- SLIGHTLY LIGHTER THAN URANIUM-238.
Description : The atomic number of uranium is 92 and its atomic mass is 238.how many neutrons does the most common isotope of uranium have.?
Last Answer : The most common isotope of uranium is uranium-238 with 146 neutrons.
Description : Which of the following undergoes fission reaction easily? (A) U-235 (B) U-238 (C) Th-232 (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) U-235
Description : Uranium (`""_(92)U""^(238)`) decayed to `""_(82)Pb""^(206)`. The process is `""_(92)U""^(238)underset(xalpha,ybeta)to.""_(82)Pb""^(206)` `t""_(1//2)of
Last Answer : Uranium (`""_(92)U""^(238)`) decayed to `""_(82)Pb""^(206)`. The process is `""_(92)U""^(238)underset( ... series are A. 6,8 B. 8,6 C. 8,8 D. 6,6
Description : A fast breeder reactor (A) Utilises fast neutrons for causing fission (B) Converts fertile material (e.g., U-238) into fissile material (Pu-239) (C) Normally employs molten sodium as coolant (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
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 : Which is a fertile nuclear fuel? (A) U-233 (B) U-235 (C) Pu-239 (D) Th-232
Last Answer : (D) Th-232
Description : (A) Enrichement of `U^(235)` from a mixture containing more abundant `U^(238)` is based on diffusion of `UF_(6)`. `UF_(6) is a gaseous compound under
Last Answer : (A) Enrichement of `U^(235)` from a mixture containing more abundant `U^(238)` is based on diffusion of ` ... . D. If both (A) and (R ) are incorrect.
Description : The nucleus `._(92)^(235)U` decays according to `._(92)^(238)U rarr ._(92)^(234)Th + ._(2)^(4)He`. Calculate the kinetic energy of the emitted `alpha`
Last Answer : The nucleus `._(92)^(235)U` decays according to `._(92)^(238)U rarr ._(92)^(234)Th + ._(2)^(4)He`. ... kg " " ._(2)^(4)He = 6.64807 xx 10^(-27)`
Description : Atoms of U-238 and U-235 differ in structure by three (A) Electrons and three protons (B) Protons (C) Neutrons (D) Electrons
Last Answer : (C) Neutrons
Description : The largest stable nucleus is (A) U-235 (B) U-238 (C) Pb-206 (D) Bi-209
Description : The isotope `._(92)^(235)U` decays in a number of steps to an isotope of `._(82)^(207)Pb`. The groups of particle emitted in this process will be:
Last Answer : The isotope `._(92)^(235)U` decays in a number of steps to an isotope of `._(82)^(207)Pb`. The groups ... C. `7 alpha, 4 beta` D. `10 alpha, 8 beta`
Description : Uranium `._(92)U^(238)` decayed to `._(82)Pb^(206)`. They decay process is `._(92)U^(238) underset((x alpha, y beta))(rarr ._(82)Pb^(206))` `t_(1//2)`
Last Answer : Uranium `._(92)U^(238)` decayed to `._(82)Pb^(206)`. They decay process is `._(92)U^(238) underset((x alpha ... 2.303)/(4.5 xx 10^(9)) xx 0.693 log 4`
Last Answer : Uranium `._(92)U^(238)` decayed to `._(82)Pb^(206)`. They decay process is `._(92)U^(238) underset((x alpha, ... be A. 5.25 B. 0.125 C. 12.5 D. 1.25
Description : Fast breeder test reactor at Kalpakkam (INDIA) is designed for using (A) Thorium as a fertile material (B) U-238 as a fertile material (C) Helium as a coolant (D) Uranium ore directly as a fuel
Last Answer : (A) Thorium as a fertile material
Description : Percentage of U-238 in natural uranium is around (A) 0.71 (B) 99.29 (C) 0.015 (D) 29.71
Last Answer : (B) 99.29
Description : Natural uranium consists of `.^(235)U`:
Last Answer : Natural uranium consists of `.^(235)U`: A. 0.99 B. 0.5 C. 0.1 D. 0.007
Description : Let us consider emission of `alpha`particle from uranium nucleus: `._(92)^(235)U - ._(2)He^(4) to ._(90)Th^(231)` `{:(e = 92, e = 0, e = 90),(p = 92,
Last Answer : Let us consider emission of `alpha`particle from uranium nucleus: `._(92)^(235)U - ._( ... evolve energy C. annihilation D. absorption in the nucleus
Description : A uranium nucleus `.^(235)U` liberates 200 MeV per fission 1.5 kg of uranium reacts during explosion of a uranium bomb. What is the mass of an equival
Last Answer : A uranium nucleus `.^(235)U` liberates 200 MeV per fission 1.5 kg of uranium reacts during explosion of a uranium ... TNT is `4.1 xx 10^(6) J//kg` ?
Description : Quantity of fissionable material (i.e. U-235) in natural uranium is __________ percent. (A) 0.71 (B) 6.31 (C) 99.29 (D) 12.73
Last Answer : (A) 0.71
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 : U-235 content in enriched uranium, that is normally used in power reactors (e.g., at Tarapur atomic power plant), is about __________ percent. (A) 85 (B) 50 (C) 3 (D) 97
Last Answer : (C) 3
Description : Thermal nuclear reactors using enriched uranium as fuel contains a maximum of __________ percent fissile material i.e. U-235. (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 7
Description : Candu reactor is a __________ nuclear reactor. (A) Natural uranium fuelled heavy water cooled & moderated (B) Highly enriched uranium (85% U-235) fuelled (C) Homogeneous (D) Fast breeder
Last Answer : (A) Natural uranium fuelled heavy water cooled & moderated
Description : Enriched uranium means that, it contains (A) More than 0.71% of U-235 (B) Only fertile material (C) Only fissile material (D) No impurities
Last Answer : (A) More than 0.71% of U-235
Description : Liquid metal (e.g., molten sodium) is preferred as a coolant in case of a/an __________ reactor. (A) Homogeneous (B) Graphite moderated (C) Fast breeder (D) Enriched uranium (3% U-235) fuelled
Last Answer : (C) Fast breeder
Description : Fast breeder nuclear reactors using enriched uranium as fuel may contain upto a maximum of __________ percent of U-235 (i.e. fissile material). (A) 15 (B) 45 (C) 65 (D) 85
Last Answer : (D) 85
Description : 104 153 189 214 ? a) 239 b) 225 c) 264 d) 235 e) None of these
Last Answer : Answer: e)
Description : What is/would a twin planet set be like, if it were capable of sustaining life?
Last Answer : The closer to the sun then more metal and heavy elements in the planet, the further away then more gases and hydrogen and helium. It could share an atmosphere then they would be like our moon/earth relationship.
Description : How much faster does UF 235 effuse compared with UF 238?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
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