463. Solid fuel for nuclear reactions may be fabricated into various small shapes such as
A.Plates
B.Pallets
C.Pins
D.Any one of the above
464. Which of the following is more appropriate for a moderator. One which
A.Does not absorb neutrons
B.Absorbs neutrons
C.Accelerates neutrons
D.Eats up neutrons
465. A fission chain reaction in uranium can be developed by
A.Slowing down fast neutrons so that U235 fission continues by slow motion neutrons
B.Accelerating fast neutrons
C.Absorbing all neutrons
D.Using moderator
466. In triggering fission, the following types of neutrons are desirable
A.Fast moving
B.Slow moving
C.Critical neutrons
D.Neutrons at rest
467. Effective moderators are those materials which contain
A.Light weight atoms
B.Heavy weight atoms
C.Critical atoms
D.Zero weight atoms
468. In a fission process, maximum %age of energy is released as
A.Kinetic energy of neutrons
B.Kinetic energy of fission products
C.Instantaneous release of gamma rays
D.Gradual readioactive decay of fission products
469. The following present serious difficulty in designing reactor shield
A.Alpha particles
B.Beta particles
C.Thermal neutrons
D.Fast neutrons and gamma rays
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