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  • Question
  • Primary purpose of a __________ nuclear reactor is to supply a high neutron flux of the order of 1013 to 1014 neutrons/cm2 second.


  • Options
  • A. research
  • B. power
  • C. breeder
  • D. homogeneous

  • Correct Answer
  • research 


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    • 1. The radioisotope used to study the thyroid gland is

    • Options
    • A. iodine
    • B. cobalt
    • C. iron
    • D. carbon
    • Discuss
    • 2. The mass number of an element is equal to the number of __________ in the nucleus.

    • Options
    • A. electrons
    • B. neutrons
    • C. protons
    • D. neutrons plus protons (i.e., nucleons)
    • Discuss
    • 3. The half life period of a radioactive element depends upon the

    • Options
    • A. temperature
    • B. pressure
    • C. amount of element present
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 4. In a homogeneous nuclear reactor, the __________ are mixed together.

    • Options
    • A. fuel & coolant
    • B. fuel & moderator
    • C. coolant & moderator
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 5. Both tritium and deuterium have the same number of

    • Options
    • A. neutrons
    • B. electrons
    • C. protons
    • D. nucleons
    • Discuss
    • 6. The most abundant isotope of natural uranium is

    • Options
    • A. 92U238
    • B. 92U235
    • C. 92U234
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 7. Which of the following reactors is operated at high neutron flux and low power level?

    • Options
    • A. Breeder reactor.
    • B. Research reactor.
    • C. Heterogeneous reactor.
    • D. Liquid metal (e.g., molten sodium) cooled reactor.
    • Discuss
    • 8. Mass of a positron is same as that of a/an

    • Options
    • A. electron
    • B. ?-particle
    • C. proton
    • D. neutron
    • Discuss
    • 9. Artificially produced radioactive isotopes are used for

    • Options
    • A. power generation.
    • B. treatment of certain diseases.
    • C. initiating nuclear fission and fusion.
    • D. all (a), (b) and (c).
    • Discuss
    • 10. Pick out the wrong statement.

    • Options
    • A. ?-particle emission from a radioactive element makes it electrically negative.
    • B. ?-particle emission from a radioactive element makes it electrically positive.
    • C. A radioactive element having a half life period of 20 years will completely disintegrated in 40 years.
    • D. The disintegration constant of a radioactive isotope is independent of pressure, temperature or concentration.
    • Discuss


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