Chemical Engineering - Nuclear Power Engineering

31.
Positron is a/an
nucleus having two protons.
helium nucleus.
electron with positive charge.
nucleus with one proton and one neutron.
Answer: Option
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32.
Uranium is recovered from its ore (pitchblende) by
froth floatation technique.
leaching with sulphuric acid.
smelting in a furnace.
dissolving in water.
Answer: Option
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33.
Which of the following is the best nuclear fuel?
Np- 239
U-234
Pu-239
Th-236
Answer: Option
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34.
Pick out the correct statement.
Positron is the antiparticle of electron.
In α-decay, the ratio of neutron to proton decreases.
Ionising power of β-rays is higher than that of α-rays.
Speed of α-rays is more than that of γ-rays.
Answer: Option
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35.
Which of the following nuclear reactors is the most efficient thermodynamically while operating between the same temperature and pressure limits of the reactor ?
Molten sodium cooled
CO2 gas cooled
Pressurised water
Boiling water
Answer: Option
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