7000+ Metallurgy of Nuclear Metals MCQ Questions and Answers - 1

Question: 1

Which of the following accounts for the maximum energy release in the nuclear fission process?

(A) Kinetic energy of fission products

(B) Kinetic energy of neutrons

(C) Instantaneous release of gamma rays

(D) Radioactive decay of fission products

Question: 2

Main source of ____ is monazite sand.

(A) Thorium

(B) Hafnium

(C) Polonium

(D) Uranium

Question: 3

Thermal shield is used in high powered nuclear reactors to

(A) Protect the fuel element from coming in contact with the coolant

(B) Protect the walls of the reactor from radiation damage

(C) Slow down the secondary neutrons

(D) Absorb the fast neutrons

Question: 4

Fuel for a fast breeder reactor is

(A) Neptunium

(B) Uranium

(C) Radium

(D) Plutonium

Question: 5

Coolant used in boiling water reactor is

(A) A mixture of water and steam

(B) Steam

(C) Water

(D) Hydrogen gas