Velocity of the thermal neutron (< 0.025 eV) used for fission of U-235 is around _____________ m/sec?

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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...

Which of the following factors is the most important in the site selection for a nuclear power plant ?

A. Absence of earthquake prone zone in nearby areas B. Abundant availability of water C. Remotely located from residential areas D. Proximity to fuel source...

The function of moderators in nuclear reactor is to _________________?

A. Slow down the secondary neutrons B. Absorb the secondary neutrons C. Control the chain reaction D. None of these...

The most abundant isotope of natural uranium is ___________________?

A. 92U238 B. 92U235 C. 92U234 D. None of these...

U-235 content in enriched uranium, that is normally used in power reactors (e.g., at Tarapur atomic power plant), is about _____________ percent?

A. 85 B. 50 C. 3 D. 97...