A fertile material is the one, which can be
A. Converted into fissile material on absorption of neutron
B. Fissioned by slow (thermal) neutrons
C. Fissioned by fast neutrons
D. Fissioned by either slow or fast neutrons
Answer: Option A
Related Questions on Nuclear Power Engineering
Heavy water (D2O) in a nuclear reactor serves as a
A. Coolant
B. Moderator
C. Both A & B
D. Neutron absorber
Moderating material used in a thermal-reactor should be a
A. Good absorber of neutrons
B. Solid substance
C. Poor absorber of neutrons
D. None of these
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