A heterogeneous nuclear reactor is the one in which the moderator & the
A. coolant are different materials
B. coolant are present in different phases (e.g. heavy water & graphite)
C. fuel are present in different phases (e.g. uranium & heavy water)
D. none of these
Answer: Option C
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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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