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71. The size of the reactor is said to be critical when
A. chain reaction can be initiated
B. it becomes uncontrollable
C. it explodes
D. it produces no power
E. it produces tremendous power.
Explanation:
72. The presence of reflector in nuclear power plants results in
A. increased production of neutrons
B. complete absorption of neutrons
C. controlled production of neutrons
D. decreased leakage of neutrons
E. decrease of speed of neutrons.
Explanation:
73. The efficiency of a nuclear power plant in comparison to conventional and nuclear consideration is
A. higher cost of nuclear fuel
B. high initial cost
C. high heat rejection in condenser
D. lower temperature and pressure conditions
E. nuclear hazard risk.
Explanation:
74. Pressurized water reactor is designed
A. for boiling pi water in the core
B. to use liquid sodium metal as coolant
C. to use intermediate coolant
D. to prevent the water coolant from boiling in the core
E. to eliminate the coolant loop of the pressurized water.
Explanation:
75. A boiling water reactor uses following as fuel
A. enriched uranium
B. plutonium
C. thorium
D. U
E. natural uranium.
Explanation:
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