Fundamentals of Nuclear Power Quiz
A brief set of questions covering core concepts of nuclear energy for newcomers.
Quiz Questions
Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.
- 1
What process splits heavy atomic nuclei to release energy?
- 2
Which element is most commonly used as fuel in commercial nuclear reactors?
- 3
Which reactor type operates with water kept under high pressure to prevent boiling?
- 4
What safety system shuts down a reactor by inserting control rods automatically when power spikes?
- 5
Which waste category contains spent fuel that remains highly radioactive for thousands of years?
- 6
What is the primary purpose of the containment building in a nuclear plant?
- 7
Which country launched the first commercial nuclear power plant?
- 8
Which of these incidents resulted in a complete reactor core melt?
- 9
What term describes the energy produced by splitting atoms in a reactor?
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