What is the function of a nuclear reactor in a power station?
Nuclear Power Station Quiz

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Physics
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12th Grade
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Hard
Sam Byrne
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Generating electricity directly
Cooling the nuclear fuel rods
Purifying the water for consumption
Heating water to produce steam
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the uranium oxide pellets in the nuclear fuel assemblies?
To absorb neutrons
To cool down the reactor core
To release energy in the form of heat
To produce steam directly
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of water in the nuclear reactor core?
To generate electricity directly
To absorb excess energy
To cool down the reactor core
To slow down neutrons
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of reaching a 'critical' state in a nuclear reactor?
It causes a shutdown of the power station
It indicates sustainable heat generation for power station operation
It signifies the end of the reactor's lifespan
It leads to a decrease in energy production
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the force exerted on the reactor core walls when the reactor is active?
Around 60,000 tons
Around 20,000 tons
Around 30,000 tons
Around 40,000 tons
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the turbine in a nuclear power station?
To absorb excess heat
To store excess energy
To cool down the reactor core
To convert steam energy into electricity
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a neutron in the nuclear reactor core?
To generate electricity directly
To cool down the reactor core
To absorb excess energy
To split uranium atoms
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between splitting an atom and cutting an elastic band?
The release of energy
The type of particles produced
The speed of the process
The materials involved
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