Energy

Probe Nuclear Energy Core Principles

Nine medium questions explore reactor tech, fission processes, and nuclear safety to gauge your atomic power expertise.

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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

1
What is the main fuel isotope used in light-water nuclear reactors?
Question 1
2
Which reactor type uses pressurized water as both coolant and moderator?
Question 2
3
What primary role do control rods serve in a nuclear reactor?
Question 3
4
In nuclear fission, what particle typically triggers the uranium-235 nucleus to split?
Question 4
5
What is the approximate energy released per fission of uranium-235 in MeV?
Question 5
6
Which agency oversees international nuclear safety standards and inspections?
Question 6
7
What does MOX fuel primarily consist of in nuclear reactors?
Question 7
8
In the Chernobyl disaster, what type of reactor design contributed to the accident?
Question 8
9
What is the main advantage of a breeder reactor over a conventional one?
Question 9