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 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 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 : 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 : 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 : Calculate the energy released by fission of 1 g of `._(92)^(235)U`, assuming that an energy of 200 MeV is released by fission of each atom of `.^(235)
Last Answer : Calculate the energy released by fission of 1 g of `._(92)^(235)U`, assuming that an energy of 200 MeV is ... `= 6.023 xx 10^(26) kg mol^(-1)`)
Description : Velocity of the thermal neutron (< 0.025 eV) used for fission of U-235 is around __________ m/sec. (A) 1 (B) 2200 (C) 3 × 10 11 (D) 9 × 10 21
Last Answer : (B) 2200
Description : Number of secondary neutron emitted on fission of an atom of U-235 by slow neutron bombardment is (A) 3 (B) 235 (C) 200 (D) 92
Last Answer : (A) 3
Description : Thermal neutrons which are used to cause the fission of U-235 haveenergy __________ eV. (A) < 0.025 (B) > 1 (C) 1-25 (D) > 200
Last Answer : (A) < 0.025
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 : (a) What happens when a Ferromagnetic or Ferrimagnetic solid is heated ? (b) The ions of MgO and NaF all have the same number of electrons and intermolecular distance are about the same (235 & 215 pm). Why are the melting points are so different (2642 °C & 992 °C ?
Last Answer : (a) It changes into paramagnetic at hight temperature due to randomization of spins. (b) The ions in MgO carry two unit charges. In NaCl only one unit charge. Hence electrostatic forces of attraction in MgO are stronger.
Description : It has been estimated that the total energy ratiated by sun is `3.8 xx 10^(26)` j per second. The source of energy of stars is a thermonuclear reactio
Last Answer : It has been estimated that the total energy ratiated by sun is `3.8 xx 10^(26)` j per second. The source of ... B. 26.9 MeV C. 23.6 MeV D. 19.2 MeV
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Which is a fertile nuclear fuel? (A) U-233 (B) U-235 (C) Pu-239 (D) Th-232
Last Answer : (D) Th-232
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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Which type of Uranium is used in the fission process? A. Uranium – 234 B. Uranium - 235 C. Uranium - 236 D. Uranium - 237
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : `3.011 xx 10^(22)` atoms of an element weight 1.15 g. The atomic mass of the element is :-
Last Answer : `3.011 xx 10^(22)` atoms of an element weight 1.15 g. The atomic mass of the element is :- A. 10 amu B. 2.3 amu C. 35.5 amu D. 23 amu
Description : At radioactive equilibrium, the ratio between two atoms of radioactive elements `A` and `B` is `3.1 xx 10^(9) : 1`. If the half-life period of `A` is
Last Answer : At radioactive equilibrium, the ratio between two atoms of radioactive elements `A` and `B` is `3.1 xx 10^(9) ... B. 3 yrs C. 3.3 yrs D. None of these
Last Answer : At radioactive equilibrium, the ratio between two atoms of radioactive elements `A` and `B` is `3.1 xx 10^(9) : ... . 4.65 yrs C. 5.46 yrs D. 5.64 yrs
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 : 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 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 : 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
Last Answer : Nuclear fusion
Description : The Pneumococcus experiment proves that (a) bacteria do not reproduce sexually (b) RNA sometime controls the production of DNA and proteins (c) DNA is the genetic material (d) bacteria undergo binary fission.
Last Answer : (d) bacteria undergo binary fission.
Description : Which of the bonds in Ethyl alcohol (CH3CH2OH) will undergo heterolytic bond fission most readily? (a) O–H (b) C–H (c) C–O (d) C–C
Last Answer : O–H
Description : In the neutron`-`induced fissioin reaction of `._(92)U^(235)` one of the products if `._(37)Rb^(95),` in this mode, another nuclide and three neutrons
Last Answer : In the neutron`-`induced fissioin reaction of `._(92)U^(235)` one of the products if `._(37)Rb^(95),` in this ... `._(55)^(145)Co` D. `._(54)^(143)Xe`
Description : The isotope of Uranium capable of sustaining chain reaction is - (1) U-235 (2) U-238 (3) U-239 (4) N.O.T.
Last Answer : (1) U-235 Explanation: Uranium is a chemical element with symbol U and atomic number 92. It is a silvery-grey metal in the actinide series of the periodic table.
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 : 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 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 : What is the difference between nuclear fission and fission chain reaction.
Last Answer : The process of splitting of nucleus into two almost equal fragments accompanied by re¬lease of heat is nuclear fission. Self sustained, continuing, sequence of fission reactions in a con¬trolled manner is fission chain reaction.
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 : 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)