Enriched uranium is required as a fuel in a nuclear reactor, if light water is used as moderator and coolant, because light water has

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low moderating efficiency

high neutron scatter cross-section

low neutron absorption cross-section

high neutron absorption cross-section

Correct Answer : Option (A) : low moderating efficiency

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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