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Water is a better coolant than a gas (like CO
2
, He, N
2
etc.), because it
Options
A. is a better neutron moderator as well.
B. requires comparatively smaller pumps and heat exchanger for a given heat transfer rate.
C. has a better heat transfer characteristics, and it can be pressurised to attain a high temperature.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Correct Answer
all (a), (b) and (c).
Nuclear Power Engineering problems
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1. The size of an atom is of the order of one
Options
A. °Angstrom
B. fermi
C. micron
D. mm
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Correct Answer: °Angstrom
2. Pick out the correct statement.
Options
A. Loss of electrons from neutral atoms produces negative ions.
B. The radius of nucleus & atomic size are of the order of 10
-12
cm & 10
-8
cm respectively.
C. Gain of electrons by neutral atoms form cations.
D. Proton to neutron ratio in a stable nucleus is 2 : 1.
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Correct Answer: The radius of nucleus & atomic size are of the order of 10
-12
cm & 10
-8
cm respectively.
3. Pick out the correct statement.
Options
A. Positron is the antiparticle of electron.
B. In ?-decay, the ratio of neutron to proton decreases.
C. Ionising power of ?-rays is higher than that of ?-rays.
D. Speed of ?-rays is more than that of ?-rays.
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Correct Answer: Positron is the antiparticle of electron.
4. Solar energy results from __________ reaction.
Options
A. fission
B. combustion
C. thermonuclear
D. none of these
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Correct Answer: thermonuclear
5. Which of the following accounts for the maximum energy release in the nuclear fission process?
Options
A. Kinetic energy of fission products
B. Radioactive decay of fission products
C. Instantaneous release of ?-rays
D. Kinetic energy of neutrons
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Correct Answer: Kinetic energy of fission products
6. Energy produced in the nuclear fission is of the order of __________ MeV.
Options
A. 20
B. 200
C. 1000
D. 2000
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Correct Answer: 200
7. Net efficiency of ordinary light water cooled nuclear reactor is about __________ percent.
Options
A. 32
B. 52
C. 72
D. 88
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Correct Answer: 32
8. Liquid metal (e.g, . molten sodium) is preferred as a coolant in case of a/an __________ reactor.
Options
A. homogeneous
B. graphite moderated
C. fast breeder
D. enriched uranium (3% U-235) fuelled
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Correct Answer: fast breeder
9. Out of the following places, heavy water plant is not located at
Options
A. Baroda
B. Ramagundam
C. Talcher
D. Tuticorin
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Correct Answer: Ramagundam
10. Coolant used in a boiling water reactor is
Options
A. hydrogen gas
B. water
C. steam
D. a mixture of water & steam
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Correct Answer: a mixture of water & steam
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