Chemical Engineering - Nuclear Power Engineering

46.
Which of the following is not used as a moderator in nuclear reactor ?
Molten sodium
Light water
Beryllium
Boron hydride
Answer: Option
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47.
In β-decay of radioactive material, the ratio of neutron to proton
increases.
remains same.
decreases.
is unpredictable; may increase or decrease.
Answer: Option
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48.
When the difference between mass number and atomic number of atoms of two or more elements are same, the atoms are termed as
isomers
isotopes
isobars
isotones
Answer: Option
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49.
The critical mass of a fissionable material can be reduced by
heating it.
cooling it.
surrounding it by neutron reflecting material.
surrounding it by neutron absorbing material.
Answer: Option
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50.
Primary purpose of a __________ nuclear reactor is to supply a high neutron flux of the order of 1013 to 1014 neutrons/cm2 second.
research
power
breeder
homogeneous
Answer: Option
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