A fast breeder reactor
A. utilises fast neutrons for causing nuclear fission
B. converts fertile material (e.g., U-238) into fissile material (Pu-239)
C. normally employs molten sodium as coolant
D. all A, B & C
Answer: Option D
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Which of the following is not an ore of uranium?
A. Kyanite
B. Pitchblende
C. Carnotite
D. Rescolite
An ideal coolant for a nuclear reactor should be
A. a good absorber of neutrons
B. capable of attaining high temperature, only when it is pressurised
C. of high density, but of low heat transfer coefficient
D. free from radiation damage & non-corrosive
Decay product of tritium which is a Beta emitter is
A. hydrogen
B. helium
C. deuterium
D. none of these
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
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