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21. The unit of radio-activity is
A. electron-volt
B. electron-ampere
C. curie
D. MeV
E. AMU.
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22. A reactor capable of converting a ferrite material into fissile isotopes is called
A. regenerative reactor
B. fast breeder reactor
C. breeder reactor
D. boiling water reactor
E. ferrite reactor.
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23. The most commonly used moderator in nuclear plants is
A. heavy water
B. concrete and bricks
C. graphite and concrete
D. deuterium
E. graphite.
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24. A nuclear fission is initiated when the critical energy as compared to neutron binding energy of the atoms is
A. same
B. more
C. less
D. there is no such criterion
E. none of the above.
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25. The process by which a heavy nucleus is splitted into two light nuclei is known as
A. splitting
B. fission
C. fusion
D. disintegration
E. chain reaction.
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