Nuclear Power Engineering - Study Mode

[#196] The function of moderators in nuclear reactor is to
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(A) Slow down the secondary neutrons

[#197] Which of the following ores contains maximum percentage of uranium?
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(D) Pitchblende

[#198] Fission of U-235 on slow neutron bombardment can be represented by
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(C) 92 U 235 + 0 n 1 → 56 Ba 143 + 36 Kr 90 + 3 0 n 1 + Q (energy)

[#199] The decay product of tritium (a beta emitter) is
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(B) Helium

[#200] Molten sodium (as a coolant in fast breeder reactor)
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(C) Is highly radioactive at elevated temperatures and can cause explosion, when it comes in contact with air or water