Reflector in nuclear power plants _________ neutron leakage.
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Have no effect on
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
A reflector is a region of unfueled material surrounding the core.Its function is to scatter neutrons that leak from the core, thereby returning some of them back into the core.
Reflector in nuclear power plants decreases neutron leakage.
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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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