Nuclear Energy

Question 1

Which component within a nuclear reactor directs neutron bombardment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

control rod

Question 2

Which type of reaction occurs in the core of a nuclear reactor in a nuclear power plant?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Uranium-235 undergoes nuclear fission as shown in the diagram below.Which element does X represent?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 4

What property of radioactive nuclear waste makes it so difficult to dispose of responsibly?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It has a very long half-life.

Question 5

Consider the following statistic.As of January 2009, the USA has produced 60,000 metric tons of nuclear waste in 60 years of operating 104 nuclear power plants.On average, how much waste is produced by each plant on a monthly basis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

0.8 tons per month

Question 6

If each fission reaction in a nuclear reactor emits three neutrons, how many neutrons are produced from three fission reactions?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

nine

Question 7

Which statement about the waste materials from nuclear power plants is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The waste emits harmful radiation for a long time.

Question 8

What change of energy occurs between the steam generator and the turbine?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Thermal energy is converted into mechanical energy.

Question 9

The following graph compares the greenhouse gas emissions from different forms of electricity production.Which conclusion is supported by the information in the graph?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Nuclear power releases less greenhouse gases than other forms of power.

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