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Nuclear Power Engineering

The main purpose of control rod in a nuclear reactor is to control the___________________?

The main purpose of control rod in a nuclear reactor is to control the___________________?

A. Chain reaction and hence the power output by regulating the number of secondary neutrons
causing fission

B. Emission of hazardous radiation
C. Conversion of fissile material into fertile material
D. Velocity of the secondary neutrons

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The half life period of a radioactive substance is best determined by counting the number of alpha particles emitted per second in a Geiger Muller counter from its known quantity. If the half life period of a radioactive substance is one month, then____________?

The half life period of a radioactive substance is best determined by counting the number of alpha particles emitted per second in a Geiger Muller counter from its known quantity. If the half life period of a radioactive substance is one month, then____________?

A. 3/4th of it will disintegrate in two months
B. It will completely disintegrate in two months
C. It will completely disintegrate in four months
D. 1/8th of it will remain intact at the end of four months

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A heterogeneous reactor is the one, in which the moderator and the________________?

A heterogeneous reactor is the one, in which the moderator and the________________?

A. Coolant are different materials
B. Coolant are present in different phases (e.g., heavy water and graphite)
C. Fuel are present in different phases (e.g. uranium and heavy water)
D. None of these

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