A nuclear reactor is said to be critical when the neutron population in the reactor core is

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

constant

reduced to zero

decreasing from the specified value

rapidly increasing leading to the point of explosion

Correct Answer : Option (A) : constant

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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