Nuclear Reactor - Understanding how it works

What is the main source of intense heat in a nuclear reactor?

• Uranium-235

• Control rods

• Fossil fuels

• Coal

What is the function of a moderator in a nuclear reactor?

• To speed up the energy neutrons

• To absorb spare neutrons

• To slow down the energy neutrons

• To control the rate of fission reactions

What is the shape of fuel elements in a nuclear reactor?

• Cylindrical shape

• Spherical shape

• Thick rods

• Thin rods

What is the purpose of control rods in a nuclear reactor?

• To absorb spare neutrons

• To control the rate of fission reactions

• To speed up the energy neutrons

• To slow down the energy neutrons

What is the function of the pump in a nuclear reactor?

• To circulate water in and out of the reactor core

• To control the rate of fission reactions

• To slow down the energy neutrons

• To absorb spare neutrons

What is the role of the heat exchanger in a nuclear reactor?

• To absorb spare neutrons

• To convert heat energy into electrical energy

• To slow down the energy neutrons

• To convert steam into water

What is the purpose of the shield around the nuclear reactor?

• To slow down the energy neutrons

• To absorb spare neutrons

• To control the rate of fission reactions

• To protect from radiation

What is the function of the fuel elements in a nuclear reactor?

• To absorb spare neutrons

• To slow down the energy neutrons

• To produce fission reactions

• To control the rate of fission reactions

What is the role of the steam in a nuclear reactor?

• To control the rate of fission reactions

• To drive the turbines

• To slow down the energy neutrons

• To absorb spare neutrons

What is the purpose of using water as a moderator in nuclear reactors?

• To control the rate of fission reactions

• To slow down the energy neutrons

• To absorb spare neutrons

• To speed up the energy neutrons