PIPE Nuclear plant Pt.1

*What is the suggested maximum permissible dose (MPD) of gamma ray exposure for general individuals not working in a nuclear setting, by choice, in rem/year?

• 1

• 5

• 1/2

• 3

*The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of the number of electrons in the orbit of an atom.

• Atomic volume

• Atomic number

• Atomic weight

• Atomic mass

What is the unit of radioactivity?

• Electron-volt

• Curie

• Electron-Ampere

• MeV

Which power plant requires careful handling of fuel?

• Gas turbine plant

• Hydroelectric power plant

• Nuclear power plant

• Steam power plant

The process in which a nucleus splits into smaller fragments.

• Fusion

• Fission

• Photoelectric effect

• Compton's effect

The ability of a substance to absorb neurons is dependent upon which parameter?

• Absorption cross section

• Scattering cross section

• Total cross section

• Atomic number

In nuclear power plant, light water is used as ____.

• Coolant

• Coolant & Moderator

• Moderator

• All of these

What is the most commonly used moderator in a nuclear power plant?

• Graphite

• Concrete & Graphite

• Concrete

• None of these

Which of the following is NOT a unit of energy?

• Atomic unit

• MeV

• Dynes

• ergs

The process in which a nucleus splits into smaller fragments

• Fusion

• Fission

• Photoeletric effect

• Compton's effect