Which of the following statement is correct regarding the features of a Breeder reactor?
A. It produces more fuel than it consumes
B. It requires highly enriched fuel
C. It requires liquid sodium metal as moderator
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Breeder reactor is a nuclear reactor that produces more fissionable material than it consumes to generate energy.This special type of reactor is designed to extend the nuclear fuel supply for electric power generation.
It produces more fuel than it consumes
It requires highly enriched fuel
It requires liquid sodium metal as moderator
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