Practice - Nuclear Reactors
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary fuel used in most nuclear reactors?
💡 Hint: Remember the key isotope used in fission reactions.
Which component of a reactor slows down neutrons?
💡 Hint: Think about what helps increase fission probability.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of control rods in a nuclear reactor?
💡 Hint: Think about how reactions are controlled.
True or False: Light-Water Reactors use ordinary water to cool the reactor and as a moderator.
💡 Hint: Remember what the light-water is primarily used for.
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Challenge Problems
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A nuclear reactor operates at an efficiency of 30%. If it releases 600 MW of thermal energy, what is the electrical power output?
💡 Hint: Calculate electrical output based on efficiency percentage.
In a Boiling Water Reactor, if an accident caused a rapid increase in temperature, explain the immediate safety measures that need to be taken.
💡 Hint: Consider what would be essential to control overheating.
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