In a nuclear explosion, the energy is released primarily in the form of _____________ energy?

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1. Critical energy should be _______________ the neutron binding energy of the atom in order to initiate a nuclear fission?

   A. Equal to B. Less than C. More than D. Either more or less...

2. Energy produced in the nuclear fission is of the order of _____________ MeV?

   A. 20 B. 200 C. 1000 D. 2000...

3. The velocity of thermal (slow) neutrons triggering nuclear fission reaction (having energy equal to 0.025 eV) is about ______________ metres/second?

   A. 1100 B. 2200 C. 3300 D. 4400...

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

   A. Kinetic energy of fission products B. Radioactive decay of fission products C. Instantaneous release of γ-rays D. Kinetic energy of neutrons...

5. Net efficiency of ordinary light water cooled nuclear reactor is about _____________ percent?

   A. 32 B. 52 C. 72 D. 88...

6. In a homogeneous nuclear reactor, the _____________ are mixed together?

   A. Fuel & coolant B. Fuel & moderator C. Coolant & moderator D. None of these...

7. Nuclear reactors are provided with shield to guard against the emission of mainly _____________ rays?

   A. X B. α and β C. Neutrons & gamma D. Infrared...

8. _____________ have the same mass number, but different nuclear charge ?

   A. Isotopes B. Isobars C. Isotones D. None of these...

9. Thermal neutrons which are used to cause the fission of U-235 have energy _____________ eV?

   A. < 0.025 B. > 1 C. 1-25 D. > 200...

10. Which of the following is not used as a moderator in nuclear reactor ?

    A. Molten sodium B. Light water C. Beryllium D. Boron hydride...