Ideally the neutron flux in reactor should be
A. Maximum in centre and zero at side
B. Maximum at side and zero in canter
C. Uniform throughout
D. Zero throughout
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Ideally the neutron flux in reactor should be Uniform throughoutNeutron flux is a total number of neutrons crossing a given surface per time unit.
The value of this flux depends on the spatial density of moving neutrons and on their speed.
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Reactors for propulsion applications use
A. Natural uranium
B. Molten lead
C. Any form of uranium
D. Thorium
Reactors designed for propulsion applications are designed for
A. Natural uranium
B. Enriched uranium
C. Pure uranium
D. Any type of uranium
Reactors for propulsion applications are designed for
A. Any form of uranium
B. Natural uranium
C. Enriched uranium
D. Plutonium
The size of the reactor is said to be critical when
A. Chain reaction can be initiated
B. It becomes uncontrollable
C. It explodes
D. It produces no power
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