Critical mass is the minimum mass of nuclear fissile material required for the
A. Sustainment of chain reaction
B. Power generation on commercial scale
C. Economic power generation
D. None of these
Answer: Option A
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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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