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 : In the sun, helium is produced from hydrogen by: w) radioactive decay x) disintegration y) fission z) fusion
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- 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
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.
Last Answer : Nuclear fusion
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 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 : 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 : Name the process of production of energy in the Sun (1) Nuclear fission (2) Radioactivity (3) Nuclear fusion (4) Ionization
Description : Which of the following is considered a renewable resource? w) Coal fired power plant x) Hydroelectric dam y) Combustion turbine facility z) Nuclear fission power plant
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- HYDROELECTRIC DAM
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.
Description : Solar energy is due to (1) fusion reactions (2) fission reactions (3) combustion reactions (4) chemical reactions
Last Answer : fusion reactions
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 : The splitting of an atomic nucleus is called: w) fission x) fusion y) cleavage z) separation
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- FISSION
Description : Energy of the sun arises mainly from __________ reactions. (A) Fusion (B) Fission (C) Combustion (D) None of these
Last Answer : A) Fusion
Description : Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation? (1) Fusion reaction (2) Fission reaction (3) Chemical reaction (4) Photo-Chemical reaction
Last Answer : (2) Fission reaction Explanation: Radiation is one of the byproducts of radioactive decay of unstable atomic nuclei. Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants ... , the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
Description : Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation ? (1) Fusion reaction (2) Fission reaction (3) Chemical reaction (4) Photo-Chemical reaction
Last Answer : Fission reaction
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 : 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 : 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 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 : The Solar energy produced by (1) Fusion reaction (2) Fission reaction (3) Combustion reaction (4) None
Last Answer : Fusion reaction
Description : Most of the new atoms formed when atoms in a nuclear reactor capture neutrons without fissioning are: w) fission products x) activation products y) actinides z) lead isotopes
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- ACTINIDES
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
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 : The Grand Unified Theory of the forces of nature combines three of the four forces. Which force is NOT included? w) gravitational x) electromagnetic y) weak nuclear z) strong nuclear
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- GRAVITATIONAL
Description : Of the following, which is the best fuel for a nuclear fusion reactor: w) hydrogen x) lithium y) deuterium z) helium
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- DEUTERIUM
Description : To develop the correct mathematical description of the distribution of radiated energy of a blackbody with respect to wavelength for a given temperature, Planck found it necessary to assume that the molecular ... units or quanta y) radiant energy in a continuous form z) none of the above.
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- RADIANT ENERGY IN DISCRETE UNITS OR QUANTA
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 : Atomic power plant works on the principle of – (1) Fission (2) Fusion (3) Thermal combustion (4) Combined effect of all the above three
Last Answer : (1) Fission Explanation: A nuclear power plant is a facility at which energy released by the fissioning of atoms is converted to electrical energy under strictly regulated operating conditions. The major ... power plants except that the coal or oil fired boiler is replaced by a nuclear reactor.
Description : Atomic power plant works on the principle of (1) fission (2) fusion (3) thermal combustion (4) combined effect of all the above three
Last Answer : 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 : 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 : 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 : The gravitational potential energy between two bodies is inversely proportional to: w) the cube of the distance x) the first power of the distance y) the square of the distance z) it has no relation to distance
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- THE FIRST POWER OF THE DISTANCE
Description : The gravitational potential energy of an object close to the ground varies: w) inversely as its distance from the ground x) directly as its distance from the ground y) inversely as the square of its distance from the ground z) directly as the square of its distance from the ground
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- DIRECTLY AS ITS DISTANCE FROM THE GROUND
Description : The complete combustion of one mole of hydrogen produces: w) 1/2 mole H2O x) 1/2 mole H2O + 1/2 mole O3 y) 1 mole water z) 1 mole hydroxide ions
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- 1 MOLE WATER
Description : In the United States, coal is the energy source that produces the highest percentage of our electricity. Second is: w) hydropower x) oil y) nuclear energy z) solar energy
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- NUCLEAR ENERGY
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 : 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