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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
A neutron can cause fission in which of the following? |
A. | Hydrogen |
B. | Uranium-235 |
C. | Thorium |
D. | Uranium-238 |
Answer» C. Thorium | |
2. |
The operation of a nuclear reactor is said to be critical if the multiplication factor (k) has a value of what? |
A. | 1 |
B. | 0 |
C. | 1.5 |
D. | 2.1 |
Answer» B. 0 | |
3. |
In nuclear reactors, what are the controlling rods made of? |
A. | Cadmium |
B. | Graphite |
C. | Stainless steel |
D. | Plutonium |
Answer» B. Graphite | |
4. |
Which of the following is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor? |
A. | Cadmium |
B. | Plutonium |
C. | Uranium |
D. | Heavy water |
Answer» E. | |
5. |
Solar energy is mainly caused due to fission of uranium present in the sun. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
6. |
Nuclear fission is possible in which of the following cases? |
A. | Only between light nuclei |
B. | Only between heavy nuclei |
C. | Between both light and heavy nuclei |
D. | Only between nuclei, which are stable against decay |
Answer» B. Only between heavy nuclei | |
7. |
In a nuclear reaction, there is the conservation of which of the following? |
A. | Mass only |
B. | Energy only |
C. | Momentum only |
D. | Mass, energy, and momentum |
Answer» E. | |
8. |
What amount of energy is released by deuterium and tritium fusion? |
A. | 60.6 eV |
B. | 12.6 eV |
C. | 17.6 eV |
D. | 28.33 eV |
Answer» D. 28.33 eV | |
9. |
What is the reaction responsible for the production of light energy from the sun? |
A. | Fusion |
B. | Fission |
C. | Nuclear |
D. | Emission |
Answer» B. Fission | |
10. |
Which of the following is an essential requirement for initiating the fusion reaction? |
A. | Critical mass |
B. | Thermal neutrons |
C. | High temperature |
D. | Critical temperature |
Answer» D. Critical temperature | |