A moderator, in nuclear power plants, is a medium introduced into the fuel mass in order to

Mechanical Engineering : IC Engines and Nuclear Power Plants - Quiz(MCQ)

slow down the speed of fast moving neutrons

control the reaction

reduce the temperature

extract heat from nuclear reaction

Correct Answer : Option (A) : slow down the speed of fast moving neutrons

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Enriched uranium may contain fissionable contents from

1 to 99%

1 to 80%

10 to 50%

1 to 40%

Correct Answer : 1 to 99%

In a four stroke engine, the working cycle is completed in

one revolution of the crankshaft

two revolutions of the crankshaft

three revolutions of the crankshaft

four revolutions of the crankshaft

Correct Answer : two revolutions of the crankshaft

A nuclear power plant differs from a conventional steam power station only in the steam generating part.

Agree

Disagree

Can Not Say

None of the above

Correct Answer : Agree