Nuclear Power Engineering MCQs

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Q51.
The phenomenon of nuclear fission is opposite to that of

a.

radioactive decay

b.

thermionic emission

c.

nuclear fusion

d.

combustion

Discuss
Answer: (c).nuclear fusion
Q52.
An ideal coolant for a nuclear reactor should

a.

be a good absorber of neutrons.

b.

be capable of attaining high temperature, only when it is pressurised.

c.

have high density, but low heat transfer co-efficient.

d.

be free from radiation damage and non-corrosive.

Discuss
Answer: (d).be free from radiation damage and non-corrosive.
Q53.
The size of an atom is of the order of one

a.

°Angstrom

b.

fermi

c.

micron

d.

mm

Discuss
Answer: (a).°Angstrom
Q54.
'Light water' used as a coolant in nuclear reactor is nothing but

a.

ordinary water.

b.

mildly acidic (pH = 6) water.

c.

mildly alkaline (pH = 8) water.

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).ordinary water.
Q55.
Isotopes of an element have different

a.

mass number

b.

electronic configuration

c.

nuclear charge

d.

chemical properties

Discuss
Answer: (a).mass number
Q56.
Positron is a/an

a.

nucleus having two protons.

b.

helium nucleus.

c.

electron with positive charge.

d.

nucleus with one proton and one neutron.

Discuss
Answer: (c).electron with positive charge.
Q57.
Uranium is recovered from its ore (pitchblende) by

a.

froth floatation technique.

b.

leaching with sulphuric acid.

c.

smelting in a furnace.

d.

dissolving in water.

Discuss
Answer: (b).leaching with sulphuric acid.
Q58.
Which of the following is the best nuclear fuel?

a.

Np- 239

b.

U-234

c.

Pu-239

d.

Th-236

Discuss
Answer: (c).Pu-239
Q59.
Pick out the correct statement.

a.

Positron is the antiparticle of electron.

b.

In α-decay, the ratio of neutron to proton decreases.

c.

Ionising power of β-rays is higher than that of α-rays.

d.

Speed of α-rays is more than that of γ-rays.

Discuss
Answer: (a).Positron is the antiparticle of electron.
Q60.
Which of the following nuclear reactors is the most efficient thermodynamically while operating between the same temperature and pressure limits of the reactor ?

a.

Molten sodium cooled

b.

CO₂ gas cooled

c.

Pressurised water

d.

Boiling water

Discuss
Answer: (d).Boiling water
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