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 : Statement-1 : Energy is released in the nuclear fusion of hydrogen nuclei to form helium nuclei Because Statement-2 : Binding energy per nucleon of he
Last Answer : Statement-1 : Energy is released in the nuclear fusion of hydrogen nuclei to form helium nuclei Because ... Statement-2 is false, statement-2 is true
Description : (3) two light nuclei combine to form a heavy nucleus Explanation: Nuclear fusion is the process of making a single heavy nucleus (part of an atom) from two lighter nuclei. The difference in mass ... . Fusion is the process that powers active or "main sequence" stars, or other high magnitude stars.
Last Answer : Helium is added to the oxygen supply of deep sea divers because it is - (1) less poisonous than nitrogen (2) (2) Lighter than nitrogen (3) Readily miscible with oxygen (4) less soluble in blood than nitrogen at high pressure
Description : Why is uranium used in nuclear power plants?
Last Answer : Uranium is used as nuclear fuel in nuclear power plants because the fission of uranium atom release a formidable quantity of energy.
Description : The form of the fuel in U.S. commercial nuclear power plants is which of the following: w) uranium oxide ceramic pellets x) atomic vapor y) uranium metal tubes z) uranium solution in water
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- URANIUM OXIDE CERAMIC PELLETS
Description : What are Atoms that vary in the number of neutrons found in their nuclei called?
Last Answer : You can have the atoms with same number of protons and differentnumber of neutrons. Such atoms are called as isotopes.
Description : 1H nuclei located near electronegative atoms tend to be ______ relative to 1H nuclei A. Shielded B. Deshielded C. Resonanced D. Split
Last Answer : Deshielded
Description : The nuclei of heavy atoms generally contain: w) more electrons than neutrons x) more protons than electrons y) more neutrons than electrons z) more orbitals than electrons
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- MORE NEUTRONS THAN ELECTRONS
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 : 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 : The monazite sands on the Kerala coasts, used for generating nuclear energy contain – (1) platinum (2) copper (3) uranium (4) bauxite
Last Answer : (3) uranium Explanation: Monazite sands contain uranium.
Description : The long range potential of nuclear energy in India depends on its reserves of – (1) thorium (2) uranium (3) plutonium (4) radium
Last Answer : (2) uranium Explanation: India's domestic uranium reserves are small and the country is dependent on uranium imports to fuel its nuclear power industry. Since early 1990s, Russia has been a major supplier of nuclear fuel-to India.
Description : Nuclear fission of one atom of uranium-235 produces the energy equivalent to about __________ MeV. (A) 20 (B) 200 (C) 500 (D) 2000
Last Answer : (B) 200
Description : Nuclear energy is a mineralbased energy source. It is derived from (1) uranium (2) thorium (3) plutonium (4) All of the above
Last Answer : uranium
Description : The long range potential of nuclear energy in India depends on its reserves of (1) thorium (2) uranium (3) plutonium (4) radium
Description : Choose the incorrect statement from the following: (a) The nuclear becomes weak if the nucleus contains too many protons compared to the number of neutrons (b) The nuclear force becomes weak if the ... (d) The nuclear force becomes very strong if the nucleus contains a large number of nucleons.
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
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 : Nuclear radiation is emitted by those elements whose: A. molecules are stable B. molecules are unstable C. nuclei are stable D. nuclei are unstable (Answer)
Last Answer : D. nuclei are unstable (Answer)
Description : What refers to the strong repulsion between the positively charged nuclei which makes fusion reaction difficult to attain? A. Atomic repulsion B. Nuclear repulsion C. Coulomb repulsion D. Charge repulsion
Last Answer : Coulomb repulsion
Description : A nuclear reaction in which small nuclei combine to produce a larger nucleus is known as:
Last Answer : ANSWER: FUSION or NUCLEAR FUSION
Description : The process of nuclear reorganization in protozoa in which the nucleus divides, each half undergoes a maturation, and the tw persisting functional nuclei reunite is known as: a) autogamy b) autolysis c) autoregression d) autotomy
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- Autogamy
Description : Which one of the following takes place during a nuclear fusion? (1) a heavy nucleus bombarded by neutrons breaks up (2) a heavy nucleus breaks up spontaneously (3) two light nuclei combine to form a heavy nucleus (4) a light nucleus breaks up spontaneously
Last Answer : two light nuclei combine to form a heavy nucleus
Description : During photosynthesis a plant uses energy from the sun to break apart glucose water and carbon dioxide. These molecules are used to make sugar to feed the plant and the plant then releases a by-product oxygen that humans breathe. this example shows that?
Last Answer : energy is not created but transferred to different forms (apex gang ;)
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 : The half life period of uranium is 4.5 billion years. After 9.0 billion years, the number of moles of heliumm liberated from the following nuclear rea
Last Answer : The half life period of uranium is 4.5 billion years. After 9.0 billion years, the number of moles of heliumm ... 1.0 mol C. 11.2 mol D. 22.4 mol
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 : Fuel used in a nuclear reactor is (a) Uranium (b) Heavy water (c) Barium (d) Cadmium
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : The radioactive pollution may result from: 1. medical waste 2. coal ash 3. production of nuclear arsenal 4. mining of uranium 5. decommissioning of nuclear weapons The correct causes are: (a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only (c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : The moderator used in a nuclear reactor is – (1) Uranium (2) Radium (3) Ordinary water (4) Graphite
Last Answer : (3) Ordinary water Explanation: Light water (ordinary water) is used as the moderator in U.S. reactors as well as the cooling agent. It acts as the means by which heat is removed to produce steam for turning the turbines of the electric generators.
Description : The element which is commonly used in nuclear for producing electricity by nuclear fission is – (1) Radium (2) Plutonium (3) Uranium (4) Deuterium
Last Answer : (3) Uranium Explanation: Uranium is used to produce a chemical and nuclear reaction which makes a lot of heat.
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 : In a nuclear reactor, one of the following is used as a fuel. (1) Coal (2) Uranium (3) Radium (4) Diesel
Last Answer : (2) Uranium Explanation: Many contemporary uses of uranium exploit its unique nuclear properties. Uranium-235 has the distinction of being the only naturally occurring fissile isotope. Uranium-238 is ... uranium-233, can be produced from natural thorium and is also important in nuclear technology.
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 : Thorium-232 is converted into uranium-233 in a/an __________ nuclear reactor. (A) Thermal (B) Fast breeder (C) Heavy water moderated (D) Enriched uranium
Last Answer : (B) Fast breeder
Description : Nuclear fuel usually used in a Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) is (A) Plutonium (B) Enriched uranium (C) Natural uranium (D) Thorium
Last Answer : (B) Enriched uranium
Description : Nuclear fuel generally used in reactors is uranium oxide instead of uranium, because the former has higher (A) Melting point, hence can be subjected to higher temperature (B) Density; hence core volume for a given ... be smaller (C) Resistance to effects of irradiation (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
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
Last Answer : (C) 3
Description : The most commonly used nuclear fuel in boiling water reactor is (A) Enriched uranium (B) Natural uranium (C) Plutonium
Last Answer : (A) Enriched uranium
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 : Nuclear fuel complex, Hyderabad is engaged in the job of (A) Manufacture of nuclear fuel elements/assemblies (B) Processing of uranium ore (C) Treatment of spent fuel (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Manufacture of nuclear fuel elements/assemblies
Description : Fuel for a nuclear reactor (thermal) is (A) Uranium (B) Plutonium (C) Radium (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Uranium
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 : 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 : Write briefly about any five of the following a. Nuclear radiation b. Theodolite c. Dialysis d. Enrichment of Uranium e. Richter Scale f. Aqua regia g. Iodized salt
Last Answer : a. Nuclear radiation Three are atomic nuclei of some elements that continuously emit some ultraviolet waves called radiation. When the process of radiation is stimulated through various nuclear processes ... , and at approximately the same level throughout the year, irrespective of economic level.
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 : Fuel for a fast breeder nuclear reactor is (A) Plutonium (B) Uranium (C) Radium (D) Neptunium
Last Answer : (A) Plutonium
Description : India and __________ signed a long-term contract supply of uranium ore concentrates to widen its source base for the nuclear fuel: (a) Canada (b) USA (c) Uzbekistan (d) None of These
Last Answer : Uzbekistan